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JOURNAL OF TAIBAH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCIENCES
Volume 17, Issue 1, Pages 1-13Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2021.08.012
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COVID-19; IgA Nephropathy; IgA Vasculitis; Immune hyperactivation; Seroconversion
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This review investigates the association of IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and IgA vasculitis (IgAV) with COVID-19, finding a higher incidence of these two diseases in COVID-19 patients, with a predominance of male patients. The most common clinical features are rash, purpura, and gastrointestinal symptoms. Currently, there is a lack of scientific evidence on the pathogenesis of this association, which requires further study.
Objective: IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and IgA vasculitis (IgAV) are part of a similar clinical spectrum. Both clinical conditions occur with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This review aims to recognize the novel association of IgAN and IgAV with COVID-19 and describe its underlying pathogenesis. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search and data extraction from PubMed, Cochrane, Science Direct, and Google Scholar following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Results: Our search identified 13 cases reporting IgAV and IgAN associated with COVID-19 infection and 4 cases of IgAN following COVID-19 vaccination. The mean, mode, and median ages of patients were 23.8, 4, and 8 years, respectively. Most cases associated with COVID-19 infection were reported in males (77%). Rash and purpura (85%) were the most common clinical features, followed by gastrointestinal symptoms (62%). In symptomatic cases, skin or renal biopsy and immunofluorescence confirmed the diagnosis of IgAN or IgAV. Most patients were treated with steroids and reported recovery or improvement; however, death was reported in two patients. Conclusion: There is a paucity of scientific evidence on the pathogenesis of the association of IgAN and IgAV with COVID-19, which thus needs further study. Current research suggests the role of IgA-mediated immune response, evidenced by early seroconversion to IgA in COVID-19 patients and the role of IgA in immune hyperactivation as the predominant mediator of the disease process. Clinicians, especially nephrologists and paediatricians, need to recognize this association, as this disease is usually self-limited and can lead to complete recovery if prompt diagnosis and treatment are provided.
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