Conception and reality: Outcome of SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination among Hungarian IBD patients on biologic treatments.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Inflammatory bowel disease potentially elevates the risk of infections, independently from age, while the disease activity and medical treatment(s) can also increase the risks. Nevertheless, it is necessary to clarify these preconceptions as well during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

An observational, questionnaire based study was conducted in Hungary between February and August 2021. 2 questionnaires were completed. The first questionnaire surveyed the impact of the pandemic on patients with biologic treatments and assessed the severity and outcome of the infection, whereas the second one assessed vaccination rate and adverse events.

Results

472 patients participated in the study. 16.9 % of them acquired the infection and 6.3 % needed hospitalization. No

SUBMITTER: Resal T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9773695 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature