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What is postpartum rheumatoid factor?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

RF detected postpart: This is a poor term, meaning a rf detected postpartum. But it also refers to a flare in ra, or the appearance of RA after pregnancy. Such, these are poor definitions, even though arthritis can flare frequently after a delivery!

Answered 6/10/2014

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