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RHEUMATOLOGY AND THERAPY
Volume 8, Issue 3, Pages 1051-1059Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s40744-021-00334-8
Keywords
Sjogren's syndrome; Epstein-Barr virus; Hepatitis C virus; Human T cell lymphotropic virus type 1; Cytomegalovirus; Human immunodeficiency virus
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- Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province [2019CFB361]
- Wuhan University Renmin Hospital Guidance Fund [RMYD2018M28]
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Sjogren's syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of secretory glands leading to dryness of main mucosal surfaces. The disease can be serious with potential complications, including hematological cancer. The cause of SS is complex, involving factors such as genetics, environment, and viral infections.
Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is a systemic autoimmune disease, characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the secretory glands. This leads to dryness of the main mucosal surfaces such as the mouth, eyes, nose, larynx, pharynx, and vagina. Although there is little morbidity data at the initial diagnosis, SS may be a serious disease, with extra mortality caused by hematological cancer. The cause of SS is unknown, but factors postulated to play a role include genetic and environmental factors, hormonal abnormality, and viral infection. Under the influence of these factors, the immune system becomes abnormal and the tissue is damaged. In this study, we summarize recent developments in our understanding of the relationship between SS and viral infections, including Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), human T cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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