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Flashcards in Neonatal Lupus Deck (4)
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Neonatal lupus: Characteristic manifestation

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Annular or macular rash on the face (periorbital area), trunk, and scalp

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Neonatal lupus: Most feared complication

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Congenital heart block

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Neonatal lupus: Vast majority are associated with what antibodies

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Anti-Ro (SSA) and anti-La (SSBB)

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T/F Neonatal lupus is characterized by ongoing immune dysregulation

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F