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. 2003 Sep 8;5(6):R340–R346. doi: 10.1186/ar1000

Table 6.

Summary of HLA alleles or genotypes associated with rheumatic heart disease

Allele associated with risk Allele associated with protection
DRB1*07 DRB1*06
DQB1*0401-2 DQB1*0602-8
DQB1*0302
DRB1*07-DQB1*0401-2 DRB1*06-DQB1*0602-8
DRB1*07-DQB1*0302
DRB1*01-DQB1*0301
DRB1*07-DQB1*0302
DRB1*15-DQB1*0302
DRB1*07-DQB1*0303

An asterisk preceding the allele number indicates the allele molecular designation (typing at DNA level). Boldface type highlights association cross-validated in this study.