Friday Pop Quiz 10/4/2024
A 23-year-old female presents with itchy and irritated rash in the image. The rash began in her late teens. She has a family history of similar rash in her mother. Which histocompatibility antigen is most likely in this patient?
A. HLA-Cw2
B. HLA-Cw6
C. HLA-B51
D. HLA-B27
E. HLA-Bw35
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A 23-year-old female presents with itchy and irritated rash in the image. The rash began in her late teens. She has a family history of similar rash in her mother. Which histocompatibility antigen is most likely in this patient?
A. HLA-Cw2
B. HLA-Cw6
C. HLA-B51
D. HLA-B27
E. HLA-Bw35
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
Brought to you by our bra … 
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