azathioprine has been researched along with Central Nervous System Toxoplasmosis in 2 studies
Azathioprine: An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
azathioprine : A thiopurine that is 6-mercaptopurine in which the mercapto hydrogen is replaced by a 1-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl group. It is a prodrug for mercaptopurine and is used as an immunosuppressant, prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and after organ transplantation and also for treatment of Crohn's didease and MS.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "We observed a severe case of cerebral toxoplasmosis in a 22-year-old woman diagnosed with dermatomyositis in 2016 in Venezuela, and treated with rituximab and azathioprine." | 8.02 | Cerebral toxoplasmosis associated with treatment with rituximab, azathioprine and prednisone for dermatomyositis. ( Castaño-Amores, C; Nieto-Gómez, P, 2021) |
| "We observed a severe case of cerebral toxoplasmosis in a 22-year-old woman diagnosed with dermatomyositis in 2016 in Venezuela, and treated with rituximab and azathioprine." | 4.02 | Cerebral toxoplasmosis associated with treatment with rituximab, azathioprine and prednisone for dermatomyositis. ( Castaño-Amores, C; Nieto-Gómez, P, 2021) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (50.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Castaño-Amores, C | 1 |
| Nieto-Gómez, P | 1 |
| Assimakopoulos, SF | 1 |
| Stamouli, V | 1 |
| Dimitropoulou, D | 1 |
| Spiliopoulou, A | 1 |
| Panos, G | 1 |
| Anastassiou, ED | 1 |
| Marangos, M | 1 |
| Spiliopoulou, I | 1 |
2 other studies available for azathioprine and Central Nervous System Toxoplasmosis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Cerebral toxoplasmosis associated with treatment with rituximab, azathioprine and prednisone for dermatomyositis.
Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Dermatomyositis; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Prednisone; Rituxim | 2021 |
Toxoplasma gondii meningoencephalitis without cerebral MRI findings in a patient with ulcerative colitis under immunosuppressive treatment.
Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Brain; Cerebrospinal Fluid; Colitis, Ulcerative; Female; Glucocorticoids; Human | 2015 |