Distinct genetic and infectious profiles in Japanese neuromyelitis optica patients according to anti-aquaporin 4 antibody status.

Yoshimura, Satoshi

Distinct genetic and infectious profiles in Japanese neuromyelitis optica patients according to anti-aquaporin 4 antibody status. [electronic resource] - Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry Jan 2013 - 29-34 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1468-330X

10.1136/jnnp-2012-302925 doi


Adult
Alleles
Antibodies, Bacterial--blood
Antibodies, Viral--blood
Aquaporin 4--immunology
Autoantibodies--genetics
Case-Control Studies
Chlamydophila pneumoniae--immunology
Epstein-Barr Virus Nuclear Antigens--metabolism
Female
HLA-DP beta-Chains
HLA-DRB1 Chains--genetics
Helicobacter pylori--immunology
Herpesvirus 3, Human--immunology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Multiple Sclerosis--blood
Neuromyelitis Optica--blood