Publications by authors named "Elham Rajahi"
Iran J Microbiol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated the presence of JC virus in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and examined its relationship with vitamin D levels, highlighting the documented link between vitamin D deficiency and viral infections in autoimmune diseases.
- - Researchers collected urine and serum samples from 50 patients, finding that 34% tested positive for JC virus DNA, with a notable 38.7% positivity in SLE cases; vitamin D levels were significantly lower in SLE patients with the virus.
- - The findings suggest a strong correlation between JC virus detection and vitamin D deficiency, leading to the recommendation that both should be monitored in RA and SLE patients before initiating treatment.
