Recurrent salmonella sepsis with different species in a systemic lupus erythematosus patient.
Infections are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. The primary disease process and complications of drug management may contribute to this increased susceptibility. A high incidence of salmonella infections have been reported in SLE patients. We report an unusual case of a SLE patient who developed recurrent salmonella sepsis. The first episode with salmonella typhimurium was followed a few months later by an episode of salmonella enteritides sepsis.
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Rheumatology Unit, Kaplan Hospital, Rehovot.
Vinker
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D016470:Bacteremia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D018450:Disease Progression; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D012477:Salmonella enteritidis / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D012486:Salmonella typhimurium / Q000302:isolation & purification*