Mortality in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus in Colombia: a case series

ConclusionThe main causes of death included SLE activity refractory to immunosuppressive treatment, and nosocomial bacterial infections. The patients who died had persistently high SLEDAI scores, types IV and VI LN, associated antiphospholipid syndrome, and persistent hypocomplementemia, requiring severe immunosuppression and prolonged hospitalization.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research