Hospitalization and Mortality due to Infection among United States Children and Adolescents with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

CONCLUSION: Hospitalizations with codes for for infection comprised a small proportion of cSLE admissions but accounted for the majority of mortality. The proportion of hospitalizations for infection increased over time. Lupus nephritis and ESRD were risk factors for poor outcomes.PMID:38561187 | DOI:10.3899/jrheum.2023-1219

Source: Journal of Rheumatology - April 1, 2024 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jordan E Roberts Anna Faino Mersine A Bryan Jonathan D Cogen Esi M Morgan Source Type: research