Recurrence of Graves’ Disease (a Th1-type Cytokine Disease) Following SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine Administration: A Simple Coincidence?

Recurrence of Graves’ Disease (a Th1-type Cytokine Disease) Following SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine Administration: A Simple Coincidence?

Graves’ disease is the most frequent cause of hyperthyroidism in young women. This auto-immune disease is due to the production of class 1 IgG stimulating the TSH receptor. These antibodies are produced secondary to a Th1 immune response in which interferon gamma plays a key role. Vaccination is ong...

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Main Authors: Guillaume Pierman, Etienne Delgrange, Corinne Jonas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2021-09-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Subjects:
hyperthyroidism
graves' disease
vaccine
sars-cov-2
Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/2807

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