azathioprine has been researched along with Infections, Legionella pneumophila 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 |
|---|---|---|
| "A 29 year old woman with polymyositis treated with azathioprine presented with pneumonia." | 3.66 | Legionnaires' disease in a patient with polymyositis. ( Faoagali, JL; McDonald, KS; Moller, PW; Tait, GB, 1980) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (50.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Beigel, F | 1 |
| Jürgens, M | 1 |
| Filik, L | 1 |
| Bader, L | 1 |
| Lück, C | 1 |
| Göke, B | 1 |
| Ochsenkühn, T | 1 |
| Brand, S | 1 |
| Seiderer, J | 1 |
| McDonald, KS | 1 |
| Faoagali, JL | 1 |
| Tait, GB | 1 |
| Moller, PW | 1 |
2 other studies available for azathioprine and Infections, Legionella pneumophila
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Severe Legionella pneumophila pneumonia following infliximab therapy in a patient with Crohn's disease.
Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Drug Therapy; Humans; | 2009 |
Legionnaires' disease in a patient with polymyositis.
Topics: Adult; Antibodies, Bacterial; Azathioprine; Drug Combinations; Female; Humans; Legionnaires' Disease | 1980 |