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Dermoscopy Aids in the Diagnosis of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

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Infectious processes and systemic lupus erythematosus.

Rebeca Illescas-Montes^1,2, Claudia Cristina Corona-Castro³, Lucia Melguizo-Rodríguez^1,2

¹Biomedical Group (BIO277), Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.

|August 7, 2019

Summary

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease potentially triggered by infections. Research explores the complex interplay between pathogens and the host immune system in SLE development and flares.

Keywords:

bacteria etiology infection systemic lupus erythematosus virus

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Area of Science:

Immunology
Rheumatology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease with unknown causes.
Genetic and environmental factors are implicated in SLE pathogenesis.
Infectious processes are frequently linked to SLE onset and exacerbation.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and synthesize current scientific understanding of the interactions between infectious agents and the host in SLE.
To highlight the pathogens most commonly associated with SLE.
To explore proposed mechanisms underlying SLE autoreactivity.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific articles and research findings.
Analysis of pathogens frequently associated with SLE.
Examination of proposed immunological mechanisms for autoreactivity.

Main Results:

Viruses such as human endogenous retroviruses, Epstein-Barr virus, parvovirus B19, cytomegalovirus, and HIV-1 are commonly associated with SLE.
Certain bacterial components can also activate the immune system, potentially contributing to SLE.
Proposed mechanisms for SLE autoimmunity include altered immune responses to infections and molecular mimicry.

Conclusions:

Infectious agents play a significant role in the pathogenesis and exacerbation of SLE.
Further research is needed to fully elucidate the complex interactions between infections and the host immune system in SLE.
Understanding these interactions is crucial for developing effective strategies for SLE management.