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COVID-19 and rheumatology: is shielding really necessary? #MMPMID32589537
Amani L; Warraich R; Patel N; Tahir H
Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2020[Jun]; 81 (6): 1-3 PMID32589537show ga
Rheumatology patients who are taking immunosuppressants are considered to be at 'high risk' from COVID-19, hence have been self-isolating or shielding. However, they may be protected from the features of hyperinflammation driven by a 'cytokine storm', so may have better clinical outcomes if infected. This editorial discusses whether it may not be necessary to advise these patients to shield.