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SLE patients have different skin microorganisms

SLE patients have different skin microorganisms

The skin is the second most affected organ in lupus patients. Cutaneous involvement occurs in approximately 80% of patients with systemic lupus.

Interaction between the host and skin microorganism is a complex process. There are few studies on the diversity of skin microbes in SLE patients. The new study aims to explore the relationship between skin microorganisms and SLE