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Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies.

M E Cronin1, P H Plotz

  • 1Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1990
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Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are rare, but incidence and survival rates are improving. Research suggests picornaviruses may cause IIM, with ongoing studies exploring viral links.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Immunology
  • Virology

Background:

  • Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) represent a diverse group of rare autoimmune disorders.
  • Recent decades show an apparent rise in IIM incidence, particularly among black females, possibly due to increased awareness and diagnostic capabilities.
  • Improvements in treatment and early diagnosis have contributed to reduced IIM mortality rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential viral etiology of IIM, focusing on picornaviruses.
  • To investigate the association between specific viral probes and IIM muscle biopsies.
  • To examine the impact of HIV on rheumatologic syndromes, including polymyositis.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative slot blot hybridization using coxsackievirus probes with IIM muscle biopsy RNA.

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  • In situ hybridization of IIM muscle biopsies with a Theiler's virus probe.
  • Observational studies on HIV-associated rheumatologic conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • A few positive hybridizations were observed in studies using coxsackievirus and Theiler's virus probes with IIM biopsies, suggesting a potential viral link.
    • Polymyositis indistinguishable from IIM has been associated with HIV infection.
    • Picornaviruses remain implicated as potential causative agents in IIM pathogenesis.

    Conclusions:

    • Intriguing but preliminary evidence suggests a possible viral role, particularly picornaviruses, in the pathogenesis of IIM.
    • Further confirmation of these viral associations is warranted.
    • Understanding HIV-related myopathies may offer insights into IIM etiopathogenesis.