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Temporal trends in hospitalisation for opportunistic infections in lupus patients in Western Australia.

Johannes Cornelis NossentHelen KeenDavid B PreenCharles A Inderjeeth
Published in: Lupus (2022)
Hospitalization rates for OI in lupus patients have not changed significantly over time, but there has been a clear shift in the underlying OI. The decrease in mycobacterial and pneumocystis infections suggest successful prophylaxis but the increase in viral and mycotic infections indicate a sustained need to improve prevention of these OI in lupus patients.
Keyphrases
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