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ArticleAutoimmune diseases2024

Clinical Characteristics of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Caucasians and Latin American Hispanics: Data from a Single Tertiary Center.

Luca Marri, Chiara Vassallo, Pasquale Esposito, Luca Bottaro, Raffaele De Palma, Simone Negrini

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Luca MarriDepartment of Internal Medicine University of Genova, Genova 16132, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0614-2950
Chiara VassalloInternal Medicine Clinical Immunology and Translational Medicine Unit IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova 16132, Italy.
Pasquale EspositoDepartment of Internal Medicine University of Genova, Genova 16132, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0834-5586
Luca BottaroDepartment of Internal Medicine University of Genova, Genova 16132, Italy.
Raffaele De PalmaDepartment of Internal Medicine University of Genova, Genova 16132, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9070-8878
Simone NegriniDepartment of Internal Medicine University of Genova, Genova 16132, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1267-4320

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Abstract

Background: Different studies report that systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) tends to have a more aggressive course in Hispanic patients. In this study, we analysed epidemiologic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics in a cohort of Hispanic and Caucasian lupus patients in the context of Italian health service, which provides free access to care to all citizens, thus mitigating the impact of socioeconomic factors that negatively influence the course of the disease in ethnic minorities. Methods: This single-center retrospective study was conducted at the San Martino Hospital "Lupus Clinic" in Genoa, Italy. Patients ≥18 years with a confirmed diagnosis of SLE and definite ethnicity (Hispanic or Caucasian) were recruited. Results: A total of 126 patients (90 Caucasians and 36 Hispanics) were enrolled. We compared epidemiologic characteristics, clinical features, autoantibodies profile, and treatment options without evidencing any statistically significant difference between the two groups, except for disease duration, which was higher in the Caucasian group (20.4 years versus 14.2 years in the Hispanic group, Conclusions: In our cohort, Hispanic ethnicity is not associated with worse disease features and outcomes. Therefore, we speculated that socioeconomic factors, in particular, free access to healthcare, might be more relevant in influencing the course of the disease than genetic background.

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