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We report the outcome of a 43 year old man who developed fatal ventriculoencephalitis due to cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection 7 months post allogeneic stem cell transplant.
Ian Pang +5 more
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Immunoglobulin: production, mechanisms of action and formulations
Human immunoglobulin (Ig) began to be applied in the clinical practice with the treatment of primary immunodeficiencies. Quickly, applications of Ig increased, as its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory functions were elucidated.
Marcia Cristina Zago Novaretti +1 more
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Hashimoto's encephalopathy: A long-lasting remission induced by intravenous immunoglobulins [PDF]
Background. Hashimoto's encephalopathy (HE) is a rare autoimmune syndrome characterized by various neuropsychiatric manifestations, responsive to steroid treatment and associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Drulović Jelena +3 more
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IMMUNOREGULATORY EFFECTS OF INTRAVENOUS IMMUNOGLOBULINS
Treatment with intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) is widely used in modern clinical practice inorder to cure different clinical disorders, including obstetric conditions. Currently, IVIGs have become drugs of choice for treatment of anti-phospholipid
S. A. Sel'kov +2 more
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Background: The large-scale utilization of immunoglobulins in patients with inborn errors of immunity (IEIs) since 1952 prompted the discovery of their key role at high doses as immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory therapy, in the treatment of IEI ...
Francesca Conti +14 more
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Kawasaki disease shock syndrome rescued by a combination of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, steroids, and intravenous immunoglobulin [PDF]
Kawasaki disease shock syndrome (KDSS) is defined as a sustained decrease in systolic blood pressure or signs of poor perfusion. Some children with KDSS are refractory to conventional therapy, such as intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG).
Chanyoung Chung +4 more
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INTRAVENOUS IMMUNOGLOBULIN APPLICATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
The article gives data on the structure and function of immunoglobulins. Given the multitude of mechanisms of their action, indications to their use are constantly expanding.
T. V. Latysheva, E. A. Latysheva
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Varicella zoster virus (VZV) pneumonia is associated with significant mortality, especially in the immunocompromised host. VZV-specific immunoglobulins (VZIG) are currently used as post-exposure prophylaxis for at-risk patients, but not as adjunctive ...
Davide Mangioni +5 more
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Continuous increase of immunoglobulin therapy in Iceland
Background: The use of immunoglobulin treatment has been increasing for various indications. The objective of this study was to evaluate clinical use of immunoglobulin therapy in Iceland, estimate off-label usage and describe possible changes in this ...
Valgeir Steinn Runólfsson +5 more
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Methylprednisolone versus intravenous immune globulin as an initial therapy in adult primary immune thrombocytopenia [PDF]
Background/Aims Few studies have addressed whether there are differences in clinical efficacy between intravenous methylprednisolone (methyl-Pd) and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) use.
Chul Hee Kim +9 more
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