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Review
. 2001 Jun;15(2):335-61, vii.
doi: 10.1016/s0891-5520(05)70149-5.

Infections in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis

E Bouza  1 , J G Moya, P Muñoz
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Infections in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis

E Bouza et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2001 Jun.

Abstract

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus have a higher infection rate than the general population. It is estimated that at least 50% of them will suffer a severe infectious episode during the course of the disease. Improvements in the control of the disease are discussed in this article.

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