H-pylori Infection With Disease Activity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Rheumatoid Arthritis

"2\. Complete clinical examination 3. Assessment of disease activity~The following disease activity parameters were used to assess the current activity of each disease:~* Disease activity score (DAS-28) for patients with RA.~* SLE disease activity scale (SLEDAI) for patients with SLE. 4. Laboratory investigations: Complete blood count (CBC) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). C-reactive protein (CRP) Serum creatinine and blood urea Random plasma glucose level Liver function tests Complete urine analysis. 24 hours urinary protein (g/day) 24 hours creatinine clearance Uric acid Complement 3\& 4. Antinuclear antibody (ANA) Anti-dsDNA antibody Estimation of H.Pylori"