Pemphigus and Infection

Ayelet Ollech, Emillia Hodak, Daniel Mimouni*

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInfection and Autoimmunity
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages919-928
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9780444632692
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2015

Keywords

  • Acantholysis
  • Anti desmoglain antibodies
  • Antibiotics
  • Autoimmune disease
  • Direct immunoflurescence
  • Herpes simplex virus
  • Pemphigus foliaceus
  • Pemphigus vulgaris
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Vaccinations

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