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azathioprine and Erythema Infectiosum

azathioprine has been researched along with Erythema Infectiosum in 1 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.

Erythema Infectiosum: Contagious infection with human B19 Parvovirus most commonly seen in school age children and characterized by fever, headache, and rashes of the face, trunk, and extremities. It is often confused with RUBELLA.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" The uncomplicated long-term use of adequately-dosed AZA and stable non-toxic metabolite levels could not acknowledge TPMT deficiency as a primary cause of the leukopenia."5.35Leukopenia due to parvovirus B19 in a Crohn's disease patient using azathioprine. ( de Boer, NK; Kanis, BM; van Asseldonk, DP; van Bodegraven, AA, 2009)
" The uncomplicated long-term use of adequately-dosed AZA and stable non-toxic metabolite levels could not acknowledge TPMT deficiency as a primary cause of the leukopenia."1.35Leukopenia due to parvovirus B19 in a Crohn's disease patient using azathioprine. ( de Boer, NK; Kanis, BM; van Asseldonk, DP; van Bodegraven, AA, 2009)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
van Asseldonk, DP1
Kanis, BM1
de Boer, NK1
van Bodegraven, AA1

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Erythema Infectiosum

ArticleYear
Leukopenia due to parvovirus B19 in a Crohn's disease patient using azathioprine.
    Digestion, 2009, Volume: 79, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Erythema Infectiosum; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents;

2009