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A Survival Case of Pulmonary Hemorrhage Caused by Disseminated Strongyloidiasis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect multiple organ systems, including the central nervous system, kidneys, and lungs. Pulmonary hemorrhage in SLE is a rare but serious complication that can lead to significant morbidity and mortality rates. We herein report a case of disseminated strongyloidiasis complicated by pulmonary hemorrhage in a patient with SLE. The interplay between immune system dysfunction in SLE and a parasitic infection with Strongyloides stercoralis may contribute to this unusual clinical presentation. Early recognition and management are critical for improving the patient outcomes.

Source: Internal Medicine

DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.7424-26

Authors: Mai Kaneko, Mito Yamawaki, Miku Murayama, Jun Furuya, Takashi Matsuyama, Mio Kokubo-Tanaka, Eiji Nagayasu, Haruhiko Maruyama, Hideo Yasuda, Hirotaka Fukasawa

Institutions: Iwata City Hospital, University of Miyazaki, Hamamatsu University, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7211897297

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