Severe Influenza-Related Outcomes in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease on Immunosuppressive Therapy: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Analysis

Key Points

• The aim is to compare influenza-related outcomes in patients with active versus inactive inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
• Conducted a propensity-matched cohort analysis
• Included patients with active and inactive IBD
• Evaluated severe outcomes related to influenza infection
• Analyzed vaccine uptake and respiratory symptom evaluation during flu seasons.
• Patients with active IBD faced more severe influenza outcomes than those with inactive IBD
• Improvements in vaccine uptake are necessary for better prevention
• Prompt evaluation of respiratory symptoms is crucial during influenza seasons.