Acute exacerbation of vasculitis during interferon-α therapy for hepatitis C-associated cryoglobulinaemia

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作者
Gordon, ACH [1 ]
Edgar, JDM [1 ]
Finch, RG [1 ]
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[1] City Hosp Nottingham, Dept Microbiol & Infect Dis, Nottingham, England
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10.1016/S0163-4453(98)80022-4
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R51 [传染病];
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100401 ;
摘要
A significant, previously unreported, adverse reaction to interferon-alpha therapy is reported, Immediately after the commencement of low dose therapy a man with hepatitis-C associated cryoglobulinaemia developed a purpuric rash and a severe, reversible impairment of renal function. This observation may elucidate the immunopathogenesis of vasculitis.
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