Infection Screening and Vaccination of Adult and Pediatric Patients with Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases: An Emirati Delphi Consensus.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patients with autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIIRD) have an increased susceptibility to infections due to their compromised immune systems and the use of immunosuppressive therapies. Infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in these patients, emphasizing the need for strategies such as infection control and vaccination to prevent avoidable harm to both patients and healthcare workers. This study aims to provide expert consensus on infection screening and vaccination guidelines for AIIRD patients.

Methods

A task force of experts from the United Arab Emirates developed a set of statements based on available evidence and expert opinion. The consensus was structured into two main categories: infection screening (9 statements with 23

SUBMITTER: Almarzooqi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12824857 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature