Infectious complications in lupus nephritis treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Published in: Lupus (2019)

Infection remains a serious complication during treatment of lupus nephritis, but the reported rates and outcomes varied markedly. Mycophenolate was associated with lower infection risk than cyclophosphamide in non-Asians. Infection-related deaths appeared more common in Asian patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
low dose
high dose
peritoneal dialysis
risk factors
type diabetes
insulin resistance