Systemic lupus erythematosus associated with acute parvovirus B19 infection
- Díaz, F.
- Collazos, J.
- Mendoza, F.
- Viuda, J. M. De la
- Cazallas, J.
- Urkijo, J.C.
- Flores, M.
Publication date
February 2002
DOI Publisher
European Society of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Published by Elsevier Ltd. ISSN
1198-743X Citation count (estimate)
23Abstract
AbstractAcute parvovirus B19 infection has been implicated in the pathogenesis of several autoimmune conditions, including systemic lupus erythematosus. Viruses, including human parvovirus B19, may trigger bouts of systemic lupus erythematosus in genetically susceptible individuals. Herein, we report on two patients who developed systemic lupus erythematosus associated with acute parvovirus B19 infection and discuss the possible pathogenetic mechanisms implicated
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