Rhumatologie et COVID-19 [Rheumatology and COVID-19]

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Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Title
Rhumatologie et COVID-19 [Rheumatology and COVID-19]
Journal
Revue Médicale Suisse
Author(s)
Dumusc Alexandre, Dan Diana
ISSN
1660-9379
ISSN-L
1660-9379
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2020
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
16
Number
691
Pages
831-834
Language
english
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Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Current pandemic implies changes in patient care in rheumatology to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission to patients visiting health-care facilities, by organizing less frequent blood tests, using teleconsultations, and switching from intravenous to subcutaneous drug administration. Patients under immunosuppressive treatment are considered at high risk of severe outcome and are protected accordingly by the Swiss authorities. However, current, scarce scientific evidence suggests that patients under immunosuppressive therapy do not necessarily develop severe COVID-19 presentations. Therefore, the current guidelines recommend pursuing the treatment throughout the pandemic. In case of SARS-CoV-2 infection, immunosuppressive drugs should be temporarily stopped, except for glucocorticoids, hydroxychloroquine and sulfasalazine.
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