COVID-19 and Autoimmunity

Prashant S. Giri, Shahnawaz D. Jadeja, Yehuda Shoenfeld, Mitesh Kumar Dwivedi*

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Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the continuously evolving novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), has been a global health concern since the start of pandemic. Apart from other COVID-19 associated complications, emerging studies have suggested autoimmune manifestations following SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, autoantibodies have been detected in COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 can lead to autoimmune manifestations, through various mechanisms such as molecular mimicry, bystander activation, cytokine storm, generation of autoantibodies, and genetic susceptibility. Several autoimmune diseases like Guillain-Barre syndrome, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, autoimmune thyroid diseases, Kawasaki disease, and Alopecia areata have been linked with COVID-19. Additionally, autoimmune diseases have been linked with the increased risk of severe illness and mortality after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Therefore, understanding the pathophysiology of COVID-19 associated autoimmunity can aid in management and treatment of COVID-19.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRole of Microorganisms in Pathogenesis and Management of Autoimmune Diseases
Subtitle of host publicationVolume II: Kidney, Central Nervous System, Eye, Blood, Blood Vessels and Bowel
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages57-84
Number of pages28
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)9789811948008
ISBN (Print)9789811947995
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Autoimmunity
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus
  • SARS-CoV-2

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