Systemic lupus erythematosus during isoniazid therapy.
A case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in a young female which developed during the course of isoniazid therapy for pulmonary tuberculosis is described. SLE in this case is believed either to be induced or precipitated by isoniazid. Pertinent literature has been reviewed.
Guleria
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Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
Behera
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Jindal
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D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007538:Isoniazid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000188:drug therapy*
D007538:Isoniazid