Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – A Case Study

Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – A Case Study

Authors

  • Nageen Hussain
  • Ghazala Jaffri
  • Anjum Nasim Sabri
  • Shahida Hasnain
  • Nighat Mir

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v14i2.57

Abstract

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients have an increased susceptibility to tuberculosis; such a case was reported in a 28-year old man. It is believed that Methotrexate used to reduce the activity of systemic lupus erythematosus and of rheumatoid arthritis had decreased the activity of his immune system and tends to develop tuberculosis.

Key words:  Systemic Lupus Erythematosis, tuberculosis, Methotrexate.

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How to Cite

Hussain, N., Jaffri, G., Sabri, A. N., Hasnain, S., & Mir, N. (2010). Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – A Case Study. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 14(2), 79. https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v14i2.57

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2008)

Section

Research Articles

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