Publications by authors named "Stephanie Wirtshafter"
Clin Nephrol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Mixed cryoglobulinemia is a small vessel vasculitis often linked to hepatitis C, but can also arise from other disorders, including autoimmune conditions, and has rarely been associated with influenza vaccination.
- A 68-year-old male experienced skin rash and swelling after receiving the flu vaccine, leading to the discovery of mixed cryoglobulins in his lab results.
- Following severe symptoms, including kidney issues, he was treated with rituximab and showed significant recovery, highlighting the need for awareness of cryoglobulin production in response to vaccines for better monitoring and treatment.
