| Literature DB >> 30103044 |
Megha Garg1, Naaima Mufti2, Tara N Palmore3, Sarfaraz A Hasni4.
Abstract
Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) pose a unique dilemma pertaining to immunization against common pathogens. SLE patients are usually not immunized with vaccines based on the fear of either precipitating infection in this immunosuppressed patient population (with live vaccines) or aggravating autoimmunity and hence lupus flares (with any vaccines). However, elevated vulnerability to infection makes patients with SLE precisely the population that needs protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. A summary of guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, professional societies, review articles and expert opinions regarding use of individual vaccines applicable to adults with SLE is presented in this review. Published by Elsevier B.V.Entities:
Keywords: Lupus; Vaccination
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30103044 PMCID: PMC6150817 DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2018.04.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Autoimmun Rev ISSN: 1568-9972 Impact factor: 9.754