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azathioprine and Liver Abscess

azathioprine has been researched along with Liver Abscess 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.

Liver Abscess: Solitary or multiple collections of PUS within the liver as a result of infection by bacteria, protozoa, or other agents.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Azathioprine was stopped and antibiotics started."1.36Gastric ulcers and swollen kidneys: a rare diagnosis complicating Crohn's disease. ( Lal, S; Ormerod, C; Sarkar, S; White, D; Woodcock, B, 2010)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (60.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (40.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Elessa, D1
Thietart, S1
Corpechot, C1
Fain, O1
Mekinian, A1
Ormerod, C1
Sarkar, S1
Woodcock, B1
White, D1
Lal, S1
Cello, JP1
Wagner, A1
Stuart, FP1
Torres, E1
Hester, WJ1
Dammin, GJ1
Moore, FD1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Liver Abscess

ArticleYear
TNF-α antagonist infliximab for aseptic abscess syndrome.
    Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983), 2019, Volume: 48, Issue:12

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Azathioprine; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Infliximab;

2019

Other Studies

4 other studies available for azathioprine and Liver Abscess

ArticleYear
Gastric ulcers and swollen kidneys: a rare diagnosis complicating Crohn's disease.
    BMJ case reports, 2010, Sep-07, Volume: 2010

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Azathioprine;

2010
Cholestasis in ulcerative colitis. Long term complications and medical therapy.
    Gastroenterology, 1977, Volume: 73, Issue:2

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Azathioprine; Bacterial Infections; Bile Acids and Salts; Cholangitis; Cholel

1977
Azathioprine treatment in primary sclerosing cholangitis.
    Lancet (London, England), 1971, Sep-18, Volume: 2, Issue:7725

    Topics: Acute Kidney Injury; Autopsy; Azathioprine; Bilirubin; Cholangitis; Humans; Liver Abscess; Male; Mid

1971
Orthotopic autotransplantation and allotransplantation of the liver: functional and structural patterns in the dog.
    Annals of surgery, 1967, Volume: 165, Issue:3

    Topics: Alkaline Phosphatase; Animals; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Azathioprine; Dactinomycin; Dogs; Hepati

1967