Spontaneous peritonitis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Importance of accurate diagnosis of gram-positive bacterial infections
Lipsky, P.E.; Hardin, J.A.; Schour, L.; Plotz, P.H.
JAMA 232(9): 929-931
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0098-7484 PMID: 238051 Document Number: 93574
Primary Gram-positive bacterial peritonitis developed in three patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). These cases suggest a possible association between these two entities. Furthermore, they emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis when evaluating abdominal symptoms in patients with SLE.
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