Infections in systemic lupus erythematosus:risk factors,clinical characteristics and early diagnosis
- VernacularTitle:系统性红斑狼疮并发感染的危险因素临床特点及早期诊断
- Author:
Xiaojing WU
;
Nan CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
systemic lupus erythematosus;
infection
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2001;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Infectious diseases have emerged as one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE)patients,so early diagnosis of infectious complication in SLE patients is absolutely beneficial for patients' prognosis.C-reactive protein(CRP)and Procalcitonin(PCT)can help to differentiate infections with active SLE in SLE patients.Serum KL-6 can help to distinguish pulmonary involvement of SLE from infections in SLE patient.The most common pathogens for infection in SLE patients are bacteria,but more attention should be paid to viral and fungal infections,which have been on a rise recently.
