Neutrophils are the most numerous immune cells. Their importance as the first line of
defense against bacterial and fungal pathogens is well described. In contrast, the role of …

Infection is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE). Bacterial infections are most frequent, followed by viral and fungal …

A causal link between viral infections and autoimmunity has been studied for a long time
and the role of some viruses in the induction or exacerbation of systemic lupus …

Objectives To develop recommendations for monitoring patients with systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) in clinical practice and observational studies and to develop a …

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with manifestations derived
from the involvement of multiple organs including the kidneys, joints, nervous system and …

Viral infections can cause rampant disease in human beings, ranging from mild to acute, that
can often be fatal unless resolved. An acute viral infection is characterized by sudden or …

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with diverse
manifestations, and its pathogenesis is unclear and complicated. Infection and SLE are …

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) represents a prototypic pathogenic member of the β‐
subgroup of the herpesvirus family. A range of HCMV features like its lytic replication in …

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multi-organ autoimmune disease whose
pathogenesis is multifactorial lying on genetic, environmental factors and on abnormalities …

Neutrophils are the most abundant leukocyte in humans and they are among the first white
cells recruited to infected tissues. These leukocytes are essential for the innate immune …