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COVID-19 as a possible risk factor for poor prognosis in systemic sclerosis
Svetlana Agachi*, Serghei Popa, Larisa Rotaru, Eugeniu Russu, Lucia Dutca, Irina Meleșco, Valeria Stog
https://doi.org/10.52645/MJHS.2025.2.10
Scleroderma Renal Crisis (SRC) is a life-threatening complication of systemic sclerosis (SSc), traditionally associated with anti-RNA polymerase III antibodies, corticosteroid use, and diffuse skin involvement. However, the role of COVID-19 as a potential trigger for SRC remains poorly understood. This study explores the occurrence of COVID-19-associated SRC, focusing on its clinical presentation, underlying risk factors, and outcomes