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Severe infection with encapsulated bacteria as the initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus: two case reports and a review of the literature. Issue 2 (June 2014)
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Title:
Severe infection with encapsulated bacteria as the initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus: two case reports and a review of the literature. Issue 2 (June 2014)
Main Title:
Severe infection with encapsulated bacteria as the initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus: two case reports and a review of the literature.
Abstract : Introduction: Severe bacterial infection is an unusual initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Case presentation: We describe two cases of severe encapsulated bacterial infection in women with previously undiagnosed SLE. Conclusion: Hypocomplementaemia associated with SLE is an important infection risk and should be considered in the evaluation of patients who present with unusual and severe infection with encapsulated bacteria.