July 20, 2015Open Access

Familial Aggregation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Coaggregation of Autoimmune Diseases in Affected Families

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The individual risks of SLE and other autoimmune diseases were increased in families that included patients with SLE. The heritability of SLE was estimated to be 43.9%. These data should be considered when counseling families with affected members.

Familial Aggregation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Coaggregation of Autoimmune Diseases in Affected Families

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