Invasive Group B Streptococcal Disease in Two Pediatric Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. (4th April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wu, Dongning; Bromberg, Kenneth; Jodorkovsky, Roberto
• Other Names: Chiu N.-C. Academic Editor.; Dehghani S. M. Academic Editor.; Ehlayel M. Academic Editor.; Fischer D. Academic Editor.; Resch B. Academic Editor.; Spalice A. Academic Editor.; Visrutaratna P. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-04-04
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/896014
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : 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. While GBS infection is rare in the nonneonatal pediatric age group, GBS should be considered when treating SLE patients presenting with signs of infection.