Multiple Choice
Which autoimmune disorder is indicated by an increased titer of anti-Sm (anti-Smith) antibody?
A) Rheumatoid arthritis
B) Systemic lupus erythematosus
C) Progressive systemic sclerosis
D) Polymyositis
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