Diagnostic finding

Anti-dsDNA antibody

Autoantibodies directed against native double-stranded DNA, classified among antinuclear antibodies and serving as highly specific serologic markers for systemic lupus erythematosus.

Causes

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus

  • Lupus nephritis

  • Sjögren's syndrome

  • Overlap syndromes

  • Type 1 autoimmune hepatitis

  • Viral infections: HIV, Parvovirus B19, BK virus, EBV

  • Bacterial infections (Lyme disease)

  • Drugs: Anti-TNFalpha, diltiazem, procainamide, methyldopa, minocycline, hydralazine, isoniazid

Also known as: Anti-double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid antibody, Anti-double-stranded DNA antibody, Anti-native DNA antibody, dsDNA Antibody

Referencing diagnoses

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