HLA - B27 histocompatbility antigen is seen in_______________?

Correct answer: B. Ankylosing spondylitis

  • A. Sjogren's disease
  • B. Ankylosing spondylitis
  • C. Felty's syndrome
  • D. Scleroderma

Explanation

HLA-B27 is strongly associated with ankylosing spondylitis and other seronegative spondyloarthropathies. Sjögren disease, Felty syndrome and scleroderma are not classically linked to HLA-B27.

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