Which specific antibody is considered most diagnostic for Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus?
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Correct answer: Anti-histone
Anti-histone antibodies are present in over 95% of drug-induced lupus cases (triggered by drugs like hydralazine or procainamide). Unlike idiopathic SLE, anti-dsDNA antibodies are usually absent in this variant.
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