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RA, SLE, and Pneumococcus. (Clinical Capsules).(rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus)
Publication: Internal Medicine News Publication Date: 15-FEB-02 Author: Worcester, Sharon
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Pneumovax did not worsen disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, but a substantial number of them had a poor response to the vaccine.
These patients remain at risk of invasive pneumococcal infection despite vaccination. Pneumonia causes 15%-25% of deaths in this population, reported Dr....
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