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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Main Authors: Prabu VNN, Agrawal S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
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