Investigation Few Biomarkers for Pantoea Infection with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients

Abstract

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a disease known as systemic lupus erythematosus. SLE is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues, leading to extensive tissue damage and inflammation in other organs. One of the most frequent causes of death and morbidity in SLE patients is infection. Patients with SLE may contract a genus of gram-negative bacteria called Pantoea. This study aims to find biomarkers for Pantoea infection in SLE patients in Iraq’s Najaf Governorate. Methods: About 60 individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus from Al-Sader Medical City in Al-Najaf Province had blood samples taken at a specialized rheumatology and nephrology center between September 2022 and February 2023. Some bio-markers has been evaluated. Results: The results of microbiological analyses indicate that 26/60 samples contain bacteria. Pantoea was discovered in 3 (11.6%) of the 26 specimens. Despite SLE, increased autoantibody levels in patients. The results of this analysis indicate a significant decrease in Hb, WBC, and platelet levels. In contrast to the control group, the serum levels of CD69, IL-21, and IL-35 increased significantly. Conclusion: Pantoea produces elevated diagnostic and immunological parameters in SLE patients. Consequently, it is necessary to conduct assays to identify bacterial infections in patients, with a significant increase in CD69, IL-21, and IL-35 in the event that SLE patients are infected with bacteria.