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COVID-19 Increases Autoimmune Blistering Disease Risk, Study Finds

COVID-19 infection significantly increases autoimmune blistering disease risk, while vaccination appears protective, researchers report in a study analyzing 112 million patient records

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A retrospective cohort study involving over 112 million patients revealed that COVID-19 infections are associated with an increased risk of autoimmune blistering diseases (AIBD), particularly pemphigus. Conversely, COVID-19 vaccination was linked to a nearly halved risk of AIBD, emphasizing the protective effects of vaccination. The study's design had limitations, but it underscored the importance of monitoring autoimmune diseases post-COVID-19 infection and promoting the broader benefits of vaccination beyond infection prevention.

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COVID-19 Increases Autoimmune Blistering Disease Risk, Study Finds

COVID-19 infection significantly increases autoimmune blistering disease risk, while vaccination appears protective, researchers report in a study analyzing 112 million patient records

  • by Stanley Gajete

  • March 6, 2025

  • 2 min

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