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Sjögren's syndrome risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of Sjögren’s syndrome include family history of autoimmune diseases, serological markers such as low complement levels and cryoglobulinaemia and parotid gland enlargement.

Risk Factors

Common Risk Factors

References

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