Influenza and Autoimmunity

Description

A compilation of research paper in autoimmunity and influenza field. Influenza vaccination is the cornerstone of influenza epidemics prophylaxis, but there is some evidence of its lower efficacy in the elderly and in some other high-risk groups of the population. Here you can find out how to prevent it best beyond influenza vaccination. In this compilation you can also learn about ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) as the most frequent cause of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis syndrome and the renal biopsy utility in its diagnosis and management. Also, find out more about an antiphospholipid syndrome with rapid progression to catastrophic stage and the impact of triple therapy in mortality.