Abstract:SLE is a multiorgan autoimmune disease that affects women of childbearing age. The incidence and prevalence of SLE in pregnancy are 1.4-21.9 and 7.4-159.4 per 100,000 people, respectively. 1 It is first diagnosed during pregnancy in 10-30% of the cases. Women with lupus nephritis have a good pregnancy outcome if the disease remains in remission. 2 Active nephritis is associated with higher incidence of maternal complications compared with women without nephritis. 3 Foetal death with active maternal nephritis a… Show more
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