Abstract
The frequency of HLA DR3 in patients with Addison's disease is increased and the relative risk factor rises to 10 when adrenocortical failure is part of a polyendocrinopathy.
MeSH terms
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Addison Disease / immunology*
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Adrenal Cortex / immunology
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Autoimmune Diseases / immunology*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / complications
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications
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Endocrine Glands / immunology
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Endocrine System Diseases / complications
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Gene Frequency
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Genes, MHC Class I
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Genes, MHC Class II
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HLA Antigens / analysis
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HLA-B8 Antigen
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HLA-DR Antigens / analysis
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Humans
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Islets of Langerhans / immunology
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Thyroid Diseases / complications
Substances
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HLA Antigens
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HLA-B8 Antigen
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HLA-DR Antigens