title: Prevalence of HLA-B27 among donors and recipients for renal and bone marrow transplantation in Mauritius.
abstract: In this study, the frequency of the tissue antigen HLA-B27 is studied in 494 donors and recipients for renal and bone marrow transplantation on the multi-ethnic island of Mauritius, the majority of the population of which is of Indian descent. Although results showed a prevalence rate of 4.3%, inter-racial variation was not observed between the major ethnic groups (P>0.05). These findings are comparable with the results of studies on HLA-B27 prevalence rate in India, and lend support to the argument that the HLA-B27 test should not be used on a routine basis to diagnose HLA-B27-related rheumatic disorders in Mauritius.
authors: a Department of Health and Medical Sciences , Faculty of Science, University of Mauritius , Reduit.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Chan Sun
authors: a Department of Health and Medical Sciences , Faculty of Science, University of Mauritius , Reduit.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Kissoon
authors: b Blood Bank, Victoria Hospital, Ministry of Health & Quality of Life , Candos , Mauritius.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Sonoo
authors: a Department of Health and Medical Sciences , Faculty of Science, University of Mauritius , Reduit.
authors: A H
authors: AH
authors: Subratty
keywords: Ethnic groups; HLA-B27 antigen; Mauritius