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azathioprine and Epiglottitis

azathioprine has been researched along with Epiglottitis 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.

Epiglottitis: Inflammation of the EPIGLOTTIS.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" We present a case of disseminated histoplasmosis presenting as Histoplasma epiglottitis in a patient with Crohn's disease maintained on infliximab, prednisone, and azathioprine."7.79Histoplasma epiglottitis in a patient with Crohn's disease maintained on infliximab, prednisone, and azathioprine. ( Abou Zahr, A; Saad Aldin, E; Yunyongying, P, 2013)
" We present a case of disseminated histoplasmosis presenting as Histoplasma epiglottitis in a patient with Crohn's disease maintained on infliximab, prednisone, and azathioprine."3.79Histoplasma epiglottitis in a patient with Crohn's disease maintained on infliximab, prednisone, and azathioprine. ( Abou Zahr, A; Saad Aldin, E; Yunyongying, P, 2013)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Abou Zahr, A1
Saad Aldin, E1
Yunyongying, P1
Papadopoulou, D1
Valsamidis, K1
Kamargiannis, N1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Epiglottitis

ArticleYear
Histoplasma epiglottitis in a patient with Crohn's disease maintained on infliximab, prednisone, and azathioprine.
    International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases, 2013, Volume: 17, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Antifungal Agents; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Drug Therapy, Combina

2013
Endoscopy Dyspnea and Ulcerative Colitis.
    JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery, 2016, 12-01, Volume: 142, Issue:12

    Topics: Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Dyspnea; Epiglottitis; Female; Humans; Immunocompromised Host; Im

2016