Recent research into Behçet's disease in Japan

Int J Tissue React. 1988;10(2):59-65.

Abstract

Recent studies on Behçet's disease supervised by a national research committee are reported under the headings of epidemiology, the role of streptococcus infection, PMN activity, immunological changes and treatment, concluded with a revised set of diagnostic criteria.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Behcet Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Behcet Syndrome* / etiology
  • Behcet Syndrome* / immunology
  • Cyclosporins / therapeutic use
  • HLA Antigens / analysis
  • Humans
  • Neutrophils / physiology
  • Phthalazines / therapeutic use
  • Streptococcus / physiology
  • Superoxide Dismutase / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Cyclosporins
  • HLA Antigens
  • Phthalazines
  • Superoxide Dismutase
  • azelastine