All are true about drug induced lupus, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Anti ds- DNA will be positive
Description: DRUG INDUCED LUPUS: Symptoms are Fever, malaise, ahritis or intense ahralgias/myalgias, serositis, and/or rash. ANA will be positive Less female predilection than SLE, rarely involves kidneys or brain. It is rarely associated with anti-dsDNA Antibodies to histones positive Resolves over several weeks after discontinuation of the offending medication. Ref: Harrison, E-18, P-2737.
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