[Systemic lupus erythematosus and herpes virus infection: three new observations].
BACKGROUND
Systemic lupus erythematosus is still of unknown origin. Viruses have long been postulated to play a role in its pathogenesis particularly cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr virus.


METHODS
We describe three patients who presented acute onset of systémic lupus erythematosus concurrently with recent viral infection (two with cytomegalovirus and one with Epstein-Barr virus).


CONCLUSIONS
The peculiar clinical events emphasize the difficulty of diagnosis at the onset of the disease and suggest possible role of these viruses in the pathogenesis of SLE.
Bezanahary
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Clinique médicale A, CHU Dupuytren, 2, avenue Martin-Luther-king, 87042 Limoges, France.
Inaoui
R
R
Allot
V
V
Ly
K
K
Rogez
S
S
Liozon
E
E
Loustaud
V
V
Soria
P
P
Vidal
E
E
D000328:Adult; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000821:virology*; D008297:Male