Clinical presentations of Behcet's disease among Nigerians: a 4-year prospective study

摘要

BackgroundBehcet's disease (BD) is a chronic, multisystem, inflammatory pan-vasculitis of unknown etiology, with heterogeneous presentations in different parts of the world. It commonly involves the mucosae, skin, joints, eyes, and central nervous system. Behcet's disease is considered to represent an autoimmune reaction triggered by a yet to be identified infectious agent in a genetically predisposed person. It most commonly affects persons of Mediterranean or Far Eastern origin and is considered rare among Black Africans.