Systemic lupus erythematosus and tuberculosis: A review of complex interactions of complicated diseases
Infections, renal failure and cardiovascular disease account for the majority of mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Although most infections are caused by Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria, there is an increase in the incidence of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> and...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Postgraduate Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=2010;volume=56;issue=3;spage=244;epage=250;aulast=Prabu |