Increased number of cases of giant cell arteritis and higher rates of ophthalmic involvement during the era of COVID-19.
Rosamond LutherSarah SkeochJohn D PaulingChristopher CurdFelicity WoodgateSarah L TansleyPublished in: Rheumatology advances in practice (2020)
The reasons behind our observations remain unclear. However, our findings support the viral aetiopathogenesis hypothesis for GCA and demonstrate the importance of maintaining access to urgent rheumatology services during periods of healthcare disruption.