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Overview of ankylosing spondylitis genetics and pathogenesis

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Genetics <strong>of</strong> AS 1.<br />

• Strong HLA-B27 association<br />

94% vs 9.4% controls Odds<br />

ratio 171 (95% C.I. 135-218)<br />

Brown et al 1996<br />

The prevalence <strong>of</strong> AS around the world parallels the<br />

prevalence <strong>of</strong> HLA-B27<br />

But B27 alone is not enough………

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