J Rheum Dis.  2019 Apr;26(2):90-92. 10.4078/jrd.2019.26.2.90.

Induction Treatment of Lupus Nephritis in Asian Countries: Is There a “Best” Therapy?

• Lee J

• KMID: 2442018
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4078/jrd.2019.26.2.90

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Asian Continental Ancestry Group*
Humans
Lupus Nephritis*

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