The role for intravenous immunoglobulin in the treatment of West Nile virus encephalitis

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作者
Haley, M
Retter, AS
Fowler, D
Gea-Banacloche, J
O'Grady, NP
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[1] NIH, Warren G Magnuson Clin Ctr, Dept Crit Care Med, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
[2] NCI, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
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10.1086/377172
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
摘要
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) with high titers toWest Nile virus was used as an adjuvant therapy for a patient with West Nile virus encephalitis that did not respond to supportive care. We present this case report and review the evidence supporting the use of high-titer IVIG.
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