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ArticleReumatologia2024

COVID-19 prophylaxis, diagnostics, and treatment in patients with rheumatic diseases. The Polish experts panel opinion.

Brygida Kwiatkowska, Magdalena Krajewska-Włodarczyk, Bogdan Batko, Maria Maślińska, Marcin Stajszczyk, Jerzy Świerkot, Piotr Wiland, Zbigniew Żuber, Krzysztof Tomasiewicz

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Article in Reumatologia, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors at 7 institutions in 2 countries.

Brygida KwiatkowskaEarly Arthritis Clinic, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Warsaw, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9622-1830
Magdalena Krajewska-WłodarczykDepartment of Rheumatology, School of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7857-347X
Bogdan BatkoDepartment of Rheumatology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski University, Krakow, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3999-8093
Maria MaślińskaEarly Arthritis Clinic, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Warsaw, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2211-0302
Marcin StajszczykDepartment of Rheumatology and Autoimmune Diseases, Silesian Center for Rheumatology, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Ustron, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3939-7194
Jerzy ŚwierkotDepartment of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3606-173X
Piotr WilandDepartment of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9999-0267
Zbigniew ŻuberDepartment of Rheumatology, St. Louis Voivodeship Specialist Children's Hospital, Krakow, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9581-0601
Krzysztof TomasiewiczDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Medical University of Lublin, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7868-2708
Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates · USWroclaw Medical University · PLAndrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University · PLCenter for Rheumatology · USMedical University of Lublin · PLSt. Louis Children's Hospital · USUniversity of Washington · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

As severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) evolves, infection management in vulnerable populations requires formalized guidance. Although low-virulence variants of SARS-CoV-2 remain predominant, they pose an increased risk of severe illness in adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). Several disease-specific (chronic long-grade inflammation, concomitant immunosuppression) and individual (advanced age, multimorbidity, pregnancy, vaccination status) factors contribute to excess risk in RMD populations. Various post-COVID-19 manifestations are also increasingly reported and appear more commonly than in the general population. At a pathogenetic level, complex interplay involving innate and acquired immune dysregulation, viral persistence, and genetic predisposition shapes a unique susceptibility profile. Moreover, incident cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection as a trigger factor for the development of autoimmune conditions have been reported. Vaccination remains a key preventive strategy, and encouraging active education and awareness will be crucial for rheumatologists in the upcoming years. In patients with RMDs, COVID-19 vaccines' benefits outweigh the risks. Derivation of specialized diagnostic and therapeutic protocols within a comprehensive COVID-19 care plan represents an ideal scenario for healthcare system organization. Vigilance for symptoms of infection and rapid diagnosis are key for introducing antiviral treatment in patients with RMDs in a timely manner. This review provides updated guidance on optimal immunization, diagnosis, and antiviral treatment strategies.

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antiviral treatmentCOVID-19Omicron XBB.1.5recommendationsrheumatic and musculoskeletal diseasesvaccination

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