Invasive Group B Streptococcal Disease in Two Pediatric Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease associated with high morbidity and mortality, often caused by infection. We report two patients with SLE who were treated with steroids and immunosuppressive medication and then developed invasive Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infections. Whi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2013-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Pediatrics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/896014 |
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