Serological response after COVID-19 infection compared to vaccination against COVID-19 in children with autoimmune rheumatic diseases
Tjaša Šinkovec Savšek,
Mojca Zajc Avramovič,
Tadej Avčin
et al.
Abstract:Background
Paediatric patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (pARD) have a dysregulated immune system, so infections present a major threat to them. To prevent severe COVID-19 infections we aimed to vaccinate them as soon as possible. Studies have shown that the BNT162b2 vaccine is safe, effective, and immunogenic, however, in a short observation period, only.
Methods
The main objective was to compare the serological response between three gro… Show more
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