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home:diseases:ankylosing_spondylitis [02.10.2019] – [Ankylosing spondylitis] sallieqhome:diseases:ankylosing_spondylitis [08.12.2019] – [Standard treatments] sallieq
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 <relatedarticle> [[home:diseases:rheumatoid_arthritis|Arthritis]] </article> <relatedarticle> [[home:diseases:rheumatoid_arthritis|Arthritis]] </article>
  
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 A form of arthritis, AS is characterized by chronic inflammation, causing pain and stiffness of the back, progressing to the chest and neck. Eventually, the whole back may become curved and inflexible if the bones fuse (this is known as "bamboo spine"). AS is a systemic disorder that may involve multiple organs, such as the: A form of arthritis, AS is characterized by chronic inflammation, causing pain and stiffness of the back, progressing to the chest and neck. Eventually, the whole back may become curved and inflexible if the bones fuse (this is known as "bamboo spine"). AS is a systemic disorder that may involve multiple organs, such as the:
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 [[https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003551.htm|HLA-B27]] a blood test to look for a protein that is found on the surface of white blood cells. The protein is called human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27). [[https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003551.htm|HLA-B27]] a blood test to look for a protein that is found on the surface of white blood cells. The protein is called human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27).
  
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 Injections used in standard medical treatment are seriously immune suppressant  Injections used in standard medical treatment are seriously immune suppressant 
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