Enhanced Immune Response to Influenza Vaccination Observed in Patients with Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis Associated with Systemic Inflammation - Takeaways - MDSpire

Enhanced Immune Response to Influenza Vaccination Observed in Patients with Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis Associated with Systemic Inflammation

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  • Janyn Heisig

  • Valerie Ohlendorf

  • Nhan Nguyen

  • Peggy Riese

  • Stephanie Trittel

  • Liang Zhou

  • Ahmed Alaswad

  • Heiner Wedemeyer

  • Anke Kraft

  • Yang Li

  • Markus Cornberg

  • Carlos A. Guzmán

  • Benjamin Maasoumy

  • April 22, 2026

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    Patients with liver cirrhosis exhibit stronger immune responses to influenza vaccination compared to healthy individuals.

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    Enhanced immune responses are particularly observed in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis after vaccination.

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    Distinct serum cytokine and metabolite profiles linked to systemic inflammation differentiate decompensated cirrhosis patients from compensated and healthy individuals.

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    The study highlights the need for effective vaccination strategies in high-risk groups, particularly those with liver cirrhosis.

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    Influenza vaccination is crucial for patients with liver cirrhosis due to their increased risk of severe infection and hospitalization.

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Enhanced Immune Response to Influenza Vaccination Observed in Patients with Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis Associated with Systemic Inflammation

  • by Janyn Heisig, Valerie Ohlendorf, Nhan Nguyen, Peggy Riese, Stephanie Trittel, Liang Zhou, Ahmed Alaswad, Heiner Wedemeyer, Anke Kraft, Yang Li, Markus Cornberg, Carlos A. Guzmán, Benjamin Maasoumy

  • April 22, 2026

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