Immunosuppression Does Not Affect Antibody Concentrations to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Freddy CalderaElizabeth Ann MischSumona SahaArnold WaldYouqi ZhangJeffrey HubersBryant MegnaDana LeyMark ReichelderferMary S Hayney

Published in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2018)

Immunosuppressed patients with IBD have sustained antibody concentrations comparable to healthy controls. Thus, gastroenterologist should follow the ACIP recommendations and use the immunization record when available to determine immunity to measles and rubella in patients with IBD. Clinical Trials Registry # NCT02434133.

Keyphrases

patients with inflammatory bowel disease
clinical trial
ulcerative colitis
clinical practice
phase ii
open label