Vaginal microbiota affects urinary tract infection risk in women with systemic lupus erythematosus: a pilot cross-sectional study from Thailand

Objective The risk factors associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs) in patients with SLE remain uncertain. We evaluated the vaginal microbiota pattern and its potential UTI-associated risk factors.Methods A pilot cross-sectional study of patients with SLE was conducted at Ramathibodi Hospital...

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Main Authors: Prapaporn Pisitkun, Pintip Ngamjanyaporn, Porpon Rotjanapan, Aunyakant Jaroensukrungruang, Jittima Manonai, Vorthon Sawaswong, Prangwalai Chanchaem, Sunchai Payungporn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-04-01
Series:Lupus Science and Medicine
Online Access:https://lupus.bmj.com/content/8/1/e000551.full