Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have a higher infection rate than the
general population. It is estimated that at least 50% of them will suffer a severe infectious …

We decided to analyse the incidence and characteristics of infection in systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) and determine the related risks factors. One-hundred and ten SLE …

Infection is a frequent problem in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE),
especially in those hospitalised with complications of disease. Infections contribute greatly to …

The incidence, localization, etiology and predisposing factors of infections were evaluated in
96 cases of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)(15 males and 81 females) with a mean age …

An epidemiological group of 60 SLE patients was studied; 162 infections were observed
prospectively for an aggregate of 1366 months. Bacterial infection was more frequent in the …

Infection remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus
(SLE). To describe the nature and outcomes of infection and determine their associated risk …

Infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
A review of all SLE admissions to our hospital during a 5-year period was conducted to …

The present study was undertaken to retrospectively evaluate the frequency and pattern of
infections in 309 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) attending the …

BACKGROUND: Infections are common in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
throughout the course of their disease and remain a source of mortality. The aim of this study …

A growing body of experimental and clinical evidence supports the pivotal role of infections
in the induction or exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Infections can be …