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Submitted by Amit on 18 July 2014

If I have arthritis and get an infection, is that a major concern ?

Dr S. Patel

Sun, 07/20/2014 - 18:54

People with certain kinds of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are at a higher risk of infections. This is because of the autoimmune disease itself and the drugs they take for treatment like steroids that causes them to have weak immune systems.This makes them more susceptible to infections and complications after being infected.