Clinical disease activity correlation with CRP and ESR in a sample of rheumatoid arthritis Iraqi patients
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Abstract
Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease that is distinguished by persistent inflammation of the synovium, which ultimately results in the loss of joints and bone degradation.
Aim of study: This investigation was carried out with the purpose of determining CRP and ESR in a sample of rheumatoid arthritis Iraqi patients and to correlate them with clinical disease activity.
Subjects and methods A total of 100 RA patients took part in the study, and they were matched up with 50 healthy individuals of the same age and gender to serve as controls.
Results: Average CRP and ESR levels in RA patients were marginally higher in the presence of moderate and high disease activity compared to low disease activity. None of the changes were statistically significant, however.
Conclusion:
The analysis that was carried out demonstrated that both ESR and CRP are useful in the clinical practice of rheumatologists.
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