New Research Suggests Increased Risk of Some Autoimmune Disorders After COVID-19.

Anderer, Samantha

A recent study published in JAMA Dermatology suggests that individuals who have had COVID-19 may face an increased risk of developing autoimmune or autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders such as alopecia, vitiligo, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus. The study, based on data from over 6.9 million people in Korea, found that these disorders were more common in unvaccinated individuals, those with severe COVID-19, and those infected with the Delta variant. While the study's findings may be limited by its single-ethnicity focus, the researchers emphasized the importance of continued monitoring for potential autoimmune complications as the SARS-CoV-2 virus evolves.

SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant; SYSTEMIC lupus erythematosus; SYMPTOMS; NATIONAL health insurance; CROHN'S disease

JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, 2025, Vol 333, Issue 2, p111

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Academic Journal

10.1001/jama.2024.24894