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Published in: Internal and Emergency Medicine 3/2024

11-08-2023 | COVID-19 Vaccination | IM - CASE RECORD

Fever and dyspnea after anti-Covid-19 vaccination: a challenging diagnosis

Authors: Mariangela Palladino, Martina Del Vecchio, Simone Farroni, Ottavio Martellucci, Antonietta Gigante, Cristiano Alessandri, Maurizio Muscaritoli

Published in: Internal and Emergency Medicine | Issue 3/2024

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Abstract

There is still little information regarding the long-term safety of the vaccines. We report a case of new-onset adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) that occurred following Covid-19 vaccination. This patient went to the emergency room with dyspnea from the last two weeks and bilateral swellings that occurred several weeks after the first vaccination. Based on the symptoms and laboratory results, we suspected AOSD. Considering the time relationship between Covid-19 vaccination and AOSD onset in our patient, and possible mechanisms linking vaccination with the onset of autoimmune disorders, physicians should consider adverse events from Covid-19 vaccination and assess the benefits and risks of vaccination for each patient.
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Metadata
Title
Fever and dyspnea after anti-Covid-19 vaccination: a challenging diagnosis
Authors
Mariangela Palladino
Martina Del Vecchio
Simone Farroni
Ottavio Martellucci
Antonietta Gigante
Cristiano Alessandri
Maurizio Muscaritoli
Publication date
11-08-2023
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Internal and Emergency Medicine / Issue 3/2024
Print ISSN: 1828-0447
Electronic ISSN: 1970-9366
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-023-03390-w

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