Infection as a cause of death in patients with SLE
| Author | Years covered | Patients (n) | Deaths (n) | Infection as primary cause of death (No (%)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey et al, 19545 | 1949–54 | 138 | 38 | 15 (39) |
| Ginzler et al, 19786 | 1966–76 | 223 | 55 | 20 (36) |
| Rosner et al, 19824 | 1965–78 | 1103 | 222 | 74 (33) |
| Pistiner et al, 19912 | 1980–89 | 464 | 26 | 5 (19) |
| Janwityanuchit et al, 19937 | 1980–89 | 537 | 77 | 23 (30) |
| Nossent, 19933 | 1980–90 | 68 | 22 | 11 (50) |