Cytomegalovirus Pneumonia in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases After Immunosuppressive Therapy: A Single Center Study in China
Background: Rheumatic diseases involve multiple organs that are affected by immunological mechanisms. Treatment with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents may also increase the frequency of infection. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a widespread herpes virus and a well-recognized pathogen, which cau...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Chinese Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.cmj.org/article.asp?issn=0366-6999;year=2016;volume=129;issue=3;spage=267;epage=273;aulast=Xue |