| Literature DB >> 27061291 |
Jason S Reich1, Francis A Farraye2, Sharmeel K Wasan3.
Abstract
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) do not receive routine preventative care at the same rate as general medical patients. This patient population is at increased risk of vaccine preventable illness such as influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia. This review will discuss health maintenance needs and preventative care issues in patients with IBD.Entities:
Keywords: Health maintenance; IBD patient; Immunization; Immunosuppressed; Vaccination
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27061291 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-016-4146-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dig Dis Sci ISSN: 0163-2116 Impact factor: 3.199