azathioprine has been researched along with Meningitis, Meningococcal 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.
Meningitis, Meningococcal: A fulminant infection of the meninges and subarachnoid fluid by the bacterium NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS, producing diffuse inflammation and peri-meningeal venous thromboses. Clinical manifestations include FEVER, nuchal rigidity, SEIZURES, severe HEADACHE, petechial rash, stupor, focal neurologic deficits, HYDROCEPHALUS, and COMA. The organism is usually transmitted via nasopharyngeal secretions and is a leading cause of meningitis in children and young adults. Organisms from Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, B, C, Y, and W-135 have been reported to cause meningitis. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp689-701; Curr Opin Pediatr 1998 Feb;10(1):13-8)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Meningococcal meningitis is itself uncommon, with a morbidity of approximately 1." | 1.31 | [Secondary immunologically-caused myocarditis, pericarditis and exudative pleuritis due to meningococcal meningitis]. ( Berwing, K; Damaschke, HJ; Stange, K, 2001) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (100.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Stange, K | 1 |
| Damaschke, HJ | 1 |
| Berwing, K | 1 |
1 other study available for azathioprine and Meningitis, Meningococcal
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[Secondary immunologically-caused myocarditis, pericarditis and exudative pleuritis due to meningococcal meningitis].
Topics: Adolescent; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anticoagulants; Azathioprine; Diuretics, Osmotic; Echocardiogr | 2001 |