systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Systemic lupus erythematosus
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: inclusion criteria of case group: 2-18 years old; SLE disease exclusion criteria of case group: fever; recent immunization; history of previous pneumococcal vaccination; history of hypersensitivity reaction to vaccination; platelet level less than 50,000 ; mixed connective tissue disorders; IVIG injection in last 3 months. inclusion criteria of control group: 2-18 years old; mild asthma exclusion criteria of control group: fever; recent immunization; history of previous pneumococcal vaccination; history of hypersensitivity reaction to vaccination; platelet level less than 50,000 ; mixed connective tissue disorders; IVIG injection in last 3 months; patients with persistent or severe asthma; patients with history of immunosuppressive therapy or PO corticosteroid consumption; patient with history of other immunodeficiency disorders
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Speific anti-pneumococcal antibody. Timepoint: before vaccination and 3 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: using enzyme linked immunoassay kit specific for pneumococcal vaccine (ELISA).;Lupus activity. Timepoint: before vaccination and 3 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: according to SLE disease activity index (SLEDAI). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| SLE activity. Timepoint: before vaccination and 3 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: according to SLE disease activity index. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shiraz University of Medical Science