Rheumatology
Infection in systemic lupus erythematosus, similarities, and differences with lupus flare
Ju-Yang Jung, Chang-Hee Suh
Korean J Intern Med. 2017;32(3):429-438. Published online April 28, 2017
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with diverse manifestations, and its pathogenesis is unclear and complicated. Infection and SLE are similar in that they both cause inf lammatory reactions in the immune system; however, one functions to protect the body, whereas the..
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