HEALTH
Intercurrent Infections Increase Risk for Lupus Flares
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TOPLINE: Intercurrent infections are associated with an increased risk for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) flares within 3 months, with major infections associated with a 7.4 times higher risk for major flares. METHODOLOGY: The researchers prospectively examined the association between intercurrent infections and subsequent SLE flares in 203 patients (median age…