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Neurológia pre prax 4/2013
What are the risks associated with vaccination in patients with multiple sclerosis? Myths and Reality
Infection is one of the most common factors that lead to exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. Ebstein Barr Virus is even suspected infectious agents involved in the pathogenesis of the disease. The clinical experience suggests that patients with multiple sclerosis is not recommended any vaccination for fear of worsening disease. An analysis of clinical studies, it is clear that the majority of vaccines is safe and may even risk groups to protect patients from infection. For 0.5% of the vaccinees may develop autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced adjuvant.
Keywords: multiple sclerosis, infections, vaccination, vaccines.
