Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3281849 | Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 2015 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
First-degree relatives and spouses of individuals with celiac disease are at increased risk of nonceliac autoimmune disease. In addition to genetic factors, environmental factors and ascertainment bias might contribute to the increased risk of autoimmunity in first-degree relatives of individuals with celiac disease.
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Authors
Louise Emilsson, Cisca Wijmenga, Joseph A. Murray, Jonas F. Ludvigsson,