[Systemic lupus erythematosus and sepsis]

Features of clinical course and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus are analysed in SLE patients with sepsis (n = 11) which was defined as a systemic inflammatory reaction to verified infection with polyorganic insufficiency. Statistic analysis was made with the program MS Excel 7.0. Sepsis, activating factors, antibacterial and immunosuppressive therapy are discussed. Outcomes are described. Differential diagnosis with paraneoplastic syndrome is illustrated.