Bacteremia in female Chinese patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a case-control study

Conclusions: The present study depicts the nature of a cohort of female Chinese SLE patients with bacteremia, revealing that bacteremia is a critical factor contributing to the aggravation of SLE. Our findings provide useful information regarding the control and prevention of bacteremia in female SLE patients in China.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research