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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