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GoodGirl
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04/09/08 - 08:40 AM

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04/09/08 - 09:18 AM

from Kaplan Q-bank. I know the answer...this one just on memorizing...because you probably know the answer too I'm not going to post it now... let's people think...

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04/09/08 - 09:21 AM

Right, just for memorizing, was kind a surprised that would ask even that..... so that's why I posted it here.

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04/09/08 - 01:15 PM

isn't it HLA-DR4? that's my gut choice, so im sticking with it! nod

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04/09/08 - 01:23 PM

Is it choice E - HLA DR4? I'm thinking it's an autoimmune process which is likely to be HLA DR3 of HLA DR4.

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04/10/08 - 08:51 AM

this condition is most likely to be Alopecia areata universalis....its a autoimmune condition.antibodies are against the hair follicles....answer is most likely to be HLA-DR4

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04/10/08 - 09:05 AM

GoodGirl! It seems to be a good question...

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04/12/08 - 04:13 AM

good girl is ur profile pic has that afghani girl sharbat gul???just curious...lolz

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04/12/08 - 07:32 AM

The answer is A.

I'm trying to post the explanation, but for some reason it does not let me to attach it.

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04/12/08 - 07:49 AM

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Yea answer is A, APECED syndrome due defect in the AIRE gene? 100% penetrance and all with autoimmunity against the nails and hair.

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04/12/08 - 07:58 AM

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thnx GG , pl do post good Qs , keep coming .

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