Psoriasis triggered by tetanus-diphtheria vaccination

Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2013 Jun;32(2):164-5. doi: 10.3109/15569527.2012.727936. Epub 2012 Oct 10.

Abstract

Psoriasis is a common inflammatory disease with multiple known triggers. We report the case of a patient whose psoriasis was triggered by tetanus and diphtheria immunization (Td vaccine). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of psoriasis triggered by the Td vaccine. Authors speculate about the involved mechanisms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diphtheria-Tetanus Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Psoriasis / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Diphtheria-Tetanus Vaccine