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2022


Eur J Case Rep Intern Med


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Virus and Autoimmunity: Can SARS-CoV-2 Trigger Large Vessel Vasculitis?

Authors

Mendes J L, Venade G, Manuel P, Matos L C, Nascimento E
Eur J Case Rep Intern Med. 2022; 9(8):003486.
PMID: 36093308.

Abstract

Viral infections can induce autoimmune diseases in susceptible patients. SARS-CoV-2 has been associated with the development of rheumatic disease, especially small vessel vasculitis and arthritis. Typically, onset occurs days to weeks after the antigenic challenge and in patients with mild COVID-19. We report a case of large vessel vasculitis (LVV) temporally related to SARS-CoV-2 infection.