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Review
. 2012 Dec;79(12):824-34.
doi: 10.3949/ccjm.79a.12048.

Lupus in Hispanics: a matter of serious concern

Guillermo J Pons-Estel  1 , Graciela S Alarcón
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Review

Lupus in Hispanics: a matter of serious concern

Guillermo J Pons-Estel et al. Cleve Clin J Med. 2012 Dec.
Free article

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus in US Hispanics is a serious disease with devastating consequences. Prompt diagnosis is of paramount importance to prevent early organ damage and death. The authors review the salient features of lupus in US Hispanics and its short-term and long-term impact in order to raise physician awareness.

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