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HLA antigens in a Japanese family with Behçet's disease
1Department of Ophthalmology, Shimane Medical University, Japan.
Abstract
Background:
Familial Behçet's disease is rare.
Methods:
HLA antigens in a Japanese family with Behçet's disease were examined.
Results:
The affected patients had HLA B51, and unaffected family members also had the same antigen.
Conclusion:
It is likely that not only HLA B51 but also other factors may be involved in the pathogenesis of Behçet's disease in Japanese patients.