Abstract
The role of an infectious agent in the pathogenesis of pemphigus remains controversial. This chapter presents the available data on the association of infectious agents and vaccinations with pemphigus and its possible pathogenetic mechanisms. The clinical implications of the findings are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Infection and Autoimmunity |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 919-928 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780444632692 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
Keywords
- Acantholysis
- Anti desmoglain antibodies
- Antibiotics
- Autoimmune disease
- Direct immunoflurescence
- Herpes simplex virus
- Pemphigus foliaceus
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Vaccinations