Influenza infection as a trigger for systemic lupus erythematosus flares resulting in hospitalization

Abstract In patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), there are concerns that infections may increase the risk of flares. We evaluated the association between influenza infection and SLE flares resulting in hospitalization. SLE flares resulting in hospitalization and influenza cases were asc...

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Main Authors: Young Bin Joo, Ki-Jo Kim, Kyung-Su Park, Yune-Jung Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84153-5