azathioprine has been researched along with Fever of Unknown Origin in 5 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.
Fever of Unknown Origin: Fever in which the etiology cannot be ascertained.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Our case adds autoimmune haemolytic anaemia to the wide spectrum of manifestations of retractile mesenteritis and implies the possible involvement of immune mechanisms in the pathogenesis of the disease." | 1.31 | Retractile mesenteritis presenting as fever of unknown origin and autoimmune haemolytic anaemia. ( Daskalogiannaki, ME; Eliopoulos, GD; Kouroumalis, EA; Papadaki, HA; Reppa, D; Roussomoustakaki, M; Stefanaki, K, 2000) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (20.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 2 (40.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 2 (40.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Stiefelhagen, P | 1 |
| Ciang, CO | 1 |
| Leung, MH | 1 |
| Shio, K | 1 |
| Kobayashi, H | 1 |
| Ikeda, T | 1 |
| Fukaya, E | 1 |
| Iwadate, H | 1 |
| Hikichi, T | 1 |
| Sekine, H | 1 |
| Watanabe, H | 1 |
| Obara, K | 1 |
| Sato, Y | 1 |
| Papadaki, HA | 1 |
| Kouroumalis, EA | 1 |
| Stefanaki, K | 1 |
| Roussomoustakaki, M | 1 |
| Daskalogiannaki, ME | 1 |
| Reppa, D | 1 |
| Eliopoulos, GD | 1 |
| Bolz, M | 1 |
| Schmitt, E | 1 |
| Schneidwind, JM | 1 |
5 other studies available for azathioprine and Fever of Unknown Origin
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[Sudden fever attacks in a young Crohn disease patient. Would you have considered the heart here?].
Topics: Adult; Aortic Valve; Azathioprine; Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease; Crohn Disease; Diagnosis, Differen | 2014 |
Acquired factor V inhibitor in systemic vasculitis.
Topics: Aged; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Diagnosis, Differential; Factor V; Factor V Deficiency; Fatal Ou | 2012 |
[Nonsystemic vasculitic neuropathy treated with steroid and azathioprine].
Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Fever of Unknown Origin; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Male; Peripheral Nerv | 2005 |
Retractile mesenteritis presenting as fever of unknown origin and autoimmune haemolytic anaemia.
Topics: Aged; Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune; Azathioprine; Biopsy, Needle; Drug Therapy, Combination; Fever | 2000 |
[Systemic lupus erythematosus in puerperium].
Topics: Adult; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Blood Component Removal; Cyclophosphamide; Diagnosis, Different | 1992 |