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Polymyositis

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Condition overview

Attributes

Commonalityis rare
Incidenceis approximately 1 in 250,000 people

Linked signs and symptoms

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Linked drugs / medications

2

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Treatments, therapies and supportive options

0

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No linked treatment or supportive options are listed yet.

Linked diagnostic tests and investigations

6

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Biological and test markers

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Often increased

7

Other associated markers

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No markers in this group.

Introduction / full article

Polymyositis

ID 218

 

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