A retrospective study on the epidemiology of ANCA-associated vasculitis in two Australian health districts.
Edmund Y M ChungDante RisiJane L HoltMaureen LonerganSradha KotwalKenneth YongBrendan SmythJenny Hc ChenCheng WenPublished in: Internal medicine journal (2020)
We found a higher incidence of AAV in ISLHD compared to SESLHD with high levels of exposure to silica and solvents in both regions based on self-reported questionnaires. Prospective systematic collection of data, such as a registry of AAV, is warranted to further explore the relationship between environmental exposures and AAV. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.