An evaluation of the association of leukopenia and severe infection in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

• Main Authors: Lertchaisataporn K., Kasitanon N., Wangkaew S., Pantana S., Sukitawut W., Louthrenoo W.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23519174; http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84876183840&partnerID=40&md5=849279d3e056e22b4d4c04d9490cbd5b; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/4092
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Leukopenia is a common finding in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and may contribute to severe infections. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of leukopenia in SLE patients and examine the association between these conditions and severe infections...