Infection prevention in sarcoidosis: proposal for vaccination and prophylactic therapy

Huzaefah Syed; Christian Ascoli; Catharina Linssen; Christen  Vagts; Thomas Iden; Aamer Syed; Jordana Kron; Kelly Polly; David Perkins; Patricia Finn; Richard Novak; Marjolein Drent; Robert  Baughman; Nadera Sweiss

doi:10.36141/svdld.v37i2.9599

Infection prevention in sarcoidosis: proposal for vaccination and prophylactic therapy

Authors

Huzaefah Syed Virginia Commonwealth University
Christian Ascoli University of Illinois at Chicago
Catharina Linssen Zuyderland Medical Centre
Christen Vagts University of Illinois at Chicago
Thomas Iden Virginia Commonwealth University
Aamer Syed Virginia Commonwealth University
Jordana Kron Virginia Commonwealth University
Kelly Polly Virginia Commonwealth University
David Perkins University of Illinois at Chicago
Patricia Finn University of Illinois at Chicago
Richard Novak University of Illinois at Chicago
Marjolein Drent Maastricht University
Robert Baughman University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Nadera Sweiss University of Illinois at Chicago

Keywords:

Sarcoidosis, infections, opportunistic infections, vaccinations, immunizations, prophylaxis, travel

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disease characterized by granuloma formation in affected organs and caused by dysregulated immune response to an unknown antigen. Sarcoidosis patients receiving immunosuppressive medications are at increased risk of infection. Lymphopenia is also commonly seen among patient with sarcoidosis. In this review, risk of infections, including opportunistic infections, will be outlined. Recommendations for vaccinations and prophylactic therapy based on literature review will also be summarized.

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Published

30-06-2020

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Review

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Syed H, Ascoli C, Linssen C, Vagts C, Iden T, Syed A, et al. Infection prevention in sarcoidosis: proposal for vaccination and prophylactic therapy . Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis [Internet]. 2020 Jun. 30 [cited 2025 Mar. 11];37(2):87-98. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/sarcoidosis/article/view/9599

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