🎙️ Episode 7 – Why Seronegative Doesn’t Mean Inactive

“No antibodies? No inflammation? Think again.”

In this episode of RheumRounds, Dr. Aravind Palraj takes on a common clinical myth — that autoimmune diseases can be ruled out by negative antibodies.

🧠 In just 7 minutes, you’ll learn:

• Why seronegative RA is still erosive and disabling
• How HLA-B27-negative axial SpA can be missed — especially in women
• When to suspect ANA-negative lupus, and what else to test

🎯 Seronegativity doesn’t mean disease inactivity.

Autoimmunity is more than just labs — it’s about listening to the patient’s story.

🎧 Host: Dr. Aravind Palraj

🎓 Senior Resident, Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology

📍 Madras Medical College, Chennai

📱 Follow on X: @Rheumat_Aravind