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Revista Colombiana de Reumatología

 ISSN 0121-8123

MUNOZ-GRAJALES, Carolina et al. Infectious complications in systemic lupus erythematosus. []. , 20, 3, pp.141-147. ISSN 0121-8123.

Abstract Infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Know which infections occur more frequently in patients with lupus may allow early diagnosis and timely treatment. In this article we review the frequency of infection in patients with SLE, major infectious complications and the factors involved in its development.

: Infection; Systemic lupus erythematosus; Opportunistic infection.

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