VZV-specific T-cell levels in patients with rheumatic diseases are reduced and differentially influenced by antirheumatic drugs

VZV-specific T-cell levels in patients with rheumatic diseases are reduced and differentially influenced by antirheumatic drugs

Abstract Background Varicella zoster virus (VZV)-specific cellular immunity is essential for viral control, and the incidence of VZV reactivation is increased in patients with rheumatic diseases. Because knowledge of the influence of antirheumatic drugs on specific cellular immunity is limited, we a...

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Main Authors: David Schub, Gunter Assmann, Urban Sester, Martina Sester, Tina Schmidt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
T cells
Varicella zoster virus
bDMARDs
Antirheumatic medication
Rheumatic patients
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-018-1742-5

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