The Debut of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus After Suffering COVID-19

March 2023 in “ Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) ”

L. N. Yefremenkova, L. А. Kovalevska, C. V. Vrublevska, Volodymyr Hrytsyk, I. M. Kachurova, S. M. Syvyi, T. M. Draga

systemic lupus erythematosus SLE COVID-19 hair loss Sjögren's syndrome inflammatory arthralgia facial erythema arthritis dermatitis antibodies

TLDR COVID-19 may trigger systemic lupus erythematosus in some people.

The article presents observations of three cases where systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) developed 4-6 weeks after mild COVID-19 infections in women aged 22, 30, and 52. Symptoms included subfebrile temperatures, inflammatory arthralgia, and erythema, with the 52-year-old also experiencing hair loss and symptoms indicative of Sjögren's syndrome. Clinical and laboratory findings confirmed SLE, showing arthritis, dermatitis, serositis, and various blood abnormalities. The study suggests a potential link between COVID-19 and the onset of SLE, highlighting the need for further research into the autoimmune processes involved.

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