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Studies of cell-mediated immune responses to influenza vaccination in systemic lupus erythematosus
Arthritis & Rheumatism, 08/07/09

Holvast A et al. – In addition to a decreased antibody response, cell–mediated responses to influenza vaccination are diminished in patients with SLE, which may reflect the effects of the concomitant use of immunosuppressive drugs. This may render these patients more susceptible to (complicated) influenza infections.

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