Question
Which of the following antibodies are found in neonatal lupus?
A. Anti U-1 RNP
B. Anti Ro-La
C. Anti M2 mitochondrial
D. Anti Smith antibodies
E. Anti-histone antibodies
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Ans. A & B
Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) refers to a clinical spectrum of cutaneous, cardiac, and systemic abnormalities observed in newborn infants whose mothers have autoantibodies against Ro/SSA, La/SSB, and, less commonly, U1-ribonucleoprotein (U1- RNP).