Lupus and Other Autoimmune Diseases: Epidemiology in the Population of African Ancestry and Diagnostic and Management Challenges in Africa

Overview

Journal J Allergy Clin Immunol Glob

Specialty Allergy & Immunology

Date 2024 Sep 16

PMID 39282618

Authors

Mickael Essouma

Jean Jacques Noubiap

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Abstract

Autoimmune diseases are prevalent among people of African ancestry living outside Africa. However, the burden of autoimmune diseases in Africa is not well understood. This article provides a global overview of the current burden of autoimmune diseases in individuals of African descent. It also discusses the major factors contributing to autoimmune diseases in this population group, as well as the challenges involved in diagnosing and managing autoimmune diseases in Africa.

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