A Population ‐based Study of Perinatal Infection Risk in Women with and without Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and their Infants

ConclusionsWomen with SLE have an increased risk of peripartum infections and antibiotic exposure. Their neonates have a greater likelihood of infection, much of which is attributable to preterm birth.

Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - December 1, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Rachel A. Bender Ignacio, Amy T. Madison, Ata Moshiri, Noel S. Weiss, Beth A. Mueller Tags: Original Article Source Type: research