Journal of Medical - Clinical Research & Reviews

Open Access ISSN: 2639-944X

Abstract


Can an Infection with SARS COV-2 cause or Exacerbate Rheumatoid Arthritis? Description of A Clinical Case

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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