Geo-epidemiology of temporal artery biopsy-positive giant cell arteritis in Australia and New Zealand: is there a seasonal influence?

This is different from a recent study in South Australia which showed statistically significant higher rates of GCA observed in the Southern Hemisphere summer months, December to January, 37 and a study in New Zealand which showed a trend for increased incidence in spring although not statistically significant. 8 The theory on latitude also remains contentious.

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