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  #1

some say :HLA-B27 ------psoriasis?

others say :HLA-B13/17 ------psoriasis/

which is right?

thanks


  #2

im going with HLAB27- inflammatory bowel, reiters, psoriatric arthritis and ankiylosing spond.

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  #3

the B27 is for the arthritic component. for just plain psoriasis involving the skin, you are right (B13,17), and HLA-B12 shows a decreased incidence.

  #4

C5a is rightnod









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