Impact of Biologic Agents on the Immune Response Induced by the Additional Dose of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients

Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2023 Jul 5;29(7):1165-1169. doi: 10.1093/ibd/izac228.
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Plain language summary

The immusne response to the vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 is altered in patients with inflammatory bowel disease using biological agents, and so we should ensure effective immunization in these patients by prioritizing those receiving anti-tumor necrosis factor agents in the indication of new doses or booster doses of the vaccine.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • Biological Factors
  • COVID-19 Vaccines*
  • COVID-19* / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Immunity
  • SARS-CoV-2

Substances

  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • Biological Factors
  • Antibodies, Viral