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Study Reveals High COVID Anxiety in Myasthenia Gravis Patients

10/16/2025

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A study in Germany finds that individuals with myasthenia gravis (MG) experience higher COVID-19–related health anxiety than the general population.
Among 648 MG patients surveyed, 83.9% reported health anxiety, and 92% had received COVID-19 vaccination.
The findings underscore the need for mental health screenings in MG patients.
They also indicate psychological distress during the pandemic and urge addressing mental health challenges in MG patients during public health crises.

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A study in Germany finds that individuals with myasthenia gravis (MG) experience higher COVID-19–related health anxiety than the general population.
Among 648 MG patients surveyed, 83.9% reported health anxiety, and 92% had received COVID-19 vaccination.
The findings underscore the need for mental health screenings in MG patients.
They also indicate psychological distress during the pandemic and urge addressing mental health challenges in MG patients during public health crises.