Authors: Cavallera A, Naclerio C, Mennella G, Cerrone M, Scarpato S.
Infectious disease can activate the immune system favoring a highly inflammatory response.
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a long term inflammatory disease characterized by an autoimmune trigger.
What happens when SARS COV 2 infection occurs in a patient suffering from early stage of rheumatoid arthritis?
In this clinical case we want to highlight that the infection by SARS COV 2 could esacerbate or precipitate a clinical picture of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
This condition should make you reflect on the probable therapeutic implications.
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