Suspected hepatitis B vaccination related vasculitis

J Rheumatol. 1999 Jan;26(1):191-4.

Abstract

Recombinant hepatitis B vaccination is widely used and severe side effects are rare. We describe 3 cases of vasculitis occurring after such immunization that are thought to have been vaccine induced. Vasculitides are now recognized as possible severe adverse side effects of immunization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Vasculitis / etiology*

Substances

  • Hepatitis B Vaccines