High risk of autoimmune diseases after COVID-19

Nat Rev Rheumatol. 2023 Jul;19(7):399-400. doi: 10.1038/s41584-023-00964-y.

Abstract

The full picture of post-COVID-19 autoimmune diseases and their prevalence is lacking despite numerous case reports and small series. Two studies that use large cohorts now highlight that SARS-CoV-2 infection is linked to a substantially increased risk of developing a diverse spectrum of new-onset autoimmune diseases.

MeSH terms

  • Autoimmune Diseases* / epidemiology
  • COVID-19* / epidemiology
  • Humans