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Human herpes virus associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Vincenzo Di Crescenzo1, Antonio D'Antonio, Massimo Tonacchera
1Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Baronissi, Salerno; Department of Endocrinology, Research Center of Excellence AmbiSEN, University of Pisa, Pisa; Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Italy.
Le Infezioni in Medicina
|September 7, 2013
Summary
Herpes simplex virus infections may trigger Hashimoto
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Endocrinology
- Virology
Background:
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a common autoimmune disease.
- Viral infections are potential triggers for autoimmune conditions.
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is implicated in various autoimmune diseases.
Observation:
- Three patients developed hashitoxicosis months after their first herpes labialis episode.
- Herpes labialis is a manifestation of HSV infection.
Findings:
- Serological and clinical data suggest a link between human herpes viruses and Hashimoto's thyroiditis etiology.
- The study observed a temporal association between herpes labialis and hashitoxicosis onset.
Implications:
- Human herpes viruses may play a role in the development of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
- Further research into viral triggers for autoimmune thyroid disease is warranted.
- Understanding viral roles could inform prevention and treatment strategies for Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
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