
Infections And Lupus

December 2023 revision:
A 2023 study showed that abatacept does not interfere with how well COVID vaccines
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Bacteria in Urine Increases Lupus Flares
November 27, 2020
If we prevent bacteria in urine (bacteriuria), could we decrease lupus flares?
Bacteria in urine was found in a study to possibly increase flares in lupus patients. If this is true, then decreasing bacteria in the urine could possibly help …

Lupus and Hepatitis C: Lupus Patients Should be Tested for Hepatitis C
September 12, 2020
The interactions of hepatitis C and systemic lupus is strange, and hepatitis C can mimic lupus … read on!
Hepatitis C is a virus that can attack the liver (called hepatitis) as well as numerous other organs of the body.

10 Reasons Not to Get a Flu Shot: Learn the Truth Now!
September 7, 2020
10 Reasons Not to Get a Flu Shot: The Flu Shot is a Life-Saver for Lupus Patients, Other Autoimmune Disease Patients, and … well… Everyone!
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Do not automatically stop hydroxychloroquine if your eye doctor tells you your patient has HCQ-retinopathy! Read more about
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Lupus in Women: From Puberty to Menopause
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Saphnelo and Benlysta are two FDA-approved biologics for treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). They work in two very
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Lupus can significantly impact the heart and blood vessels, known as the cardiovascular system. This article goes into
Three Potential Book Covers for The Lupus Encyclopedia 2nd Edition
THE VOTE IS IN! See the new book cover below 315 people voted for the new book cover
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Guest post: One method of coping with the struggles of lupus Living and coping with the challenges of
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Unfortunately, dry, itchy skin is a common problem in lupus patients. Most patients try everything they think may
COVID-19 deaths in rheumatic diseases
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10 Reasons Not to Get a Flu Shot: Learn the Truth Now!
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Did you know that using hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to help lupus patients was discovered by accident? Since that accidental
The aiSLE DX Flare Risk Index Test: A new lupus lab test
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How Severe is Your Lupus? Use a Lupus Severity Index
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Lupus and Hepatitis B Vaccine: Endorsed in the CDC guidelines
Lupus and Hepatitis B Addendum: The recommendations for hepatitis B vaccines changed in 2022. The CDC recommended that
Bacteria in Urine Increases Lupus Flares
If we prevent bacteria in urine (bacteriuria), could we decrease lupus flares? Bacteria in urine was found in
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Note the impressively higher response rates in the blue bars (Lupkynis + mycophenolate + steroids) compared to pink
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CAR-T Cell Therapy For Lupus Made Simple (January 2025 UPDATE)
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Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Due to Proton Pump Inhibitors
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The Best Lupus Books? Look in the useful list below
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Participate in this lupus survey if you live in the USA [Survey is closed]
The Lupus Foundation of America wants to learn more about the difficulties in being diagnosed with lupus Click
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Lupus and Sleep: Strategies to Sleep Better!
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“Do I need a mask after vaccination?” Now here is the truth
Please continue to protect yourself as you did before if you have lupus or another systemic autoimmune disease
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Lupus and Fibromyalgia
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Intravenous Immunoglobulin: IVIG for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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Early Signs of Lupus in Females
Lupus, an autoimmune disease, predominantly affects women. Around 90% of lupus patients are women, while 10% are men.
Lupus and The Eyes
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