In this case, due to the rapid clinical worsening after steroid withdrawal, we speculate that the patient’s steroid therapy was underdosed to manage MG symptoms. COVID-19 vaccination might have triggered an autoimmune system response, exacerbating MG activity.

Steroid Management in a Patient with Myasthenia Gravis Undergoing COVID-19 Vaccination

Alito, Angelo;Rodolico, Carmelo
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Palco, Michelangelo;Portaro, Simona
2022-01-01

Abstract

In this case, due to the rapid clinical worsening after steroid withdrawal, we speculate that the patient’s steroid therapy was underdosed to manage MG symptoms. COVID-19 vaccination might have triggered an autoimmune system response, exacerbating MG activity.
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