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Rheumatology

Few children with rheumatic disease contract COVID-19: study

A global survey suggests it's safe to continue immunosuppressive drugs, researchers say
Medicom Staff writer
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10 November 2020
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AusDoc brings you the latest news from the American College of Rheumatology virtual congress 2020.

A global survey of children with a rheumatic disease shows only about 1% have caught COVID-19 during the pandemic and none was seriously ill, despite many being on immunosuppressive drugs, conference delegates have heard.

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