Systemic lupus erythematosus in Jamaica

ABSTRACT

45 cases of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus were presented and discussed. Attention was drawn to three main points. Firstly, difficulties in diagnosis; secondly, the apparent increase in incidence of the disease; and lastly, the high incidence of biologically false positive tests for Syphilis in this condition. It was also noted that the possibility exists that treatment for positive serological tests may be determined in this disorder (AU)