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Assessment of Vascular Function in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Published on: June 16, 2014
[Immunizations for patients with kidney disease]
Claire Trivin-Avillach1, Éric Thervet2
1Renal department, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA, États-Unis.
Abstract:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with significant infectious complications leading to adverse health outcomes. This increased susceptibility to infection can be related to the nephropathy itself as observed in nephrotic syndrome, to the treatment especially in situations requiring immunosuppressive drugs or related to dialysis. Despite a less effective response to vaccination, some data emphasize similar benefits from immunization among people with CKD to the general population. However, some situations encountered in nephrology require adaptation of immunization practices. The aim of this review is to provide a synthesis of the existing guidelines for immunization in the field of nephrology.
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