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Infection is not rare in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies

Yongpeng Ge, Xiao Ming Shu, Lin He, Guo Chun Wang, Xin Lu

Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology · 2022 · 32 citations · 14 references

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Abstract

Among hospitalised individuals with IIM, infection is frequent and the leading cause of mortality. The anti-MDA5 antibody, lymphopenia, ILD, old age, and treatment with MP are contributing factors in the development of infections in patients with IIM.

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