Pfizer vax ‘minimal risk’ for patients with Guillain-Barre history
Real-world data from Israel suggest recurrence of the syndrome is rare.
Tag: Autoimmune
What’s behind these spreading white patches?
Cherie, a 30-year-old woman, presents for review of progressive white patches affecting her skin.
Woman develops pemphigus vulgaris after Pfizer vax
The adverse event was likely a result of the vaccine activating a potent T cell and B cell response in a genetically-susceptible person, German der…
Can you net this diagnosis?
Jasmin, a 30-year-old chef, presents with a net-like pattern rash on her leg that started a few weeks ago.
What’s driving this pruritic rash?
Jess, a 31-year-old chef, presents with a bothersome rash.
Second dose of IV immunoglobulin ‘might be harmful’ in Guillain-Barre syndrome
The first randomised controlled trial testing efficacy found no benefit and an increased risk of thromboembolic events.
What’s behind this woman’s intimate irritation?
Monique is an 18-year-old who presents with a three-month history of anogenital rash.
Skin condition linked to coeliac disease
Up to 8% of coeliac disease patients may also have dermatitis herpetiformis, shows a US study.
What’s underlying this swollen eye?
Jeremy, a 40-year-old dentist, presents with bilateral diplopia, periocular swelling, irritation and injected conjunctivae.
What could be underlying this partial ptosis?
With a wide variety of clinical signs and symptoms, it is important to keep an eye out for this elusive automimmune disease.
