Hypersensitivity reactions to COVID-19 vaccines: a case of Eosinophilic pneumonia following Sinovac/CoronaVac vaccination.
Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol
; 55(1): 41-45, 2023 01.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35156356
ABSTRACT
Summary:
Hypersensitivity reactions has been reported with COVID-19 vaccines. Acute eosinophilic pneumonia has not been reported yet after Sinovac/CoronaVac vaccine. A 73-year-old woman presented with maculopapular rash, cough and dyspnea following Sinovac/CoronaVac injection. The complete blood count (CBC) indicated eosinophilia and further evaluation of the eosinophilia with CT and bronchoscopy confirmed a diagnosis of acute eosinophilic pneumonia. After methylprednisolone therapy, her rash resolved with marked improvement of the dyspnea. She is still on treatment and on the follow up period, we plan to continue steroid treatment at least 3 months.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Eosinofilia Pulmonar
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Exantema
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Vacinas contra COVID-19
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COVID-19
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Hipersensibilidade
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol
Assunto da revista:
ALERGIA E IMUNOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Turquia