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azathioprine and Impetigo

azathioprine has been researched along with Impetigo 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.

Impetigo: A common superficial bacterial infection caused by STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS or group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Characteristics include pustular lesions that rupture and discharge a thin, amber-colored fluid that dries and forms a crust. This condition is commonly located on the face, especially about the mouth and nose.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Schulze, P1
Chorzelski, TP1
Maciejowski, E1
Jablonska, S1
DeMento, FJ1
Grover, RW1
Holubar, K1
Beutner, EH1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Impetigo

ArticleYear
[Indications and limits of long-term therapy with immunosuppressive (and cytostatic) agents in various chronic skin diseases].
    Zeitschrift fur arztliche Fortbildung, 1977, Jun-15, Volume: 71, Issue:12

    Topics: Arthritis, Reactive; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Cyclophosphamide; Dermatomyositis; Humans; Immun

1977

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Impetigo

ArticleYear
Coexistence of pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid.
    Archives of dermatology, 1974, Volume: 109, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Fluorescent Antibody Technique; Humans;

1974