Immunosuppressive, corticosteroid use ups herpes zoster risk in Filipinos with SLE
Among Filipino patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the use of immunosuppressive and corticosteroid contributes to an increased risk of developing herpes zoster infection, a study has found. The risk is even higher in lupus nephritis patients exposed to intravenous cyclophosphamide and mycophenolate mofetil.
Immunosuppressive, corticosteroid use ups herpes zoster risk in Filipinos with SLE
17 Dec 2019