Evidence of autoimmunity triggered by SARS-CoV-2 in acute and Post-acute
COVID-19: a systematic literature review
Abstract
Accumulating evidence suggest that autoimmune phenomena are frequent
during Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and may lead to clinically
overt disease. The breakdown of immune tolerance and/or impaired immune
reconstitution after the initial phase may be involved in the
pathogenesis [1]. The ensuing autoimmunity may also be involved in
Post-Acute COVID syndrome (PACS) [2]. Herein, we evaluate the
current scenario based on anecdotal patient reports of new-onset
autoimmune disease/diagnosis as a sequalae of COVID-19.