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azathioprine and Mucormycosis

azathioprine has been researched along with Mucormycosis in 4 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.

Mucormycosis: Infection in humans and animals caused by any fungus in the order MUCORALES (e.g., RHIZOPUS; MUCOR; CUNNINGHAMELLA; APOPHYSOMYCES; ABSIDIA; SAKSENAEA and RHIZOMUCOR) There are many clinical types associated with infection including central nervous system, lung, gastrointestinal tract, skin, orbit and paranasal sinuses. In humans, it usually occurs as an OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTION.

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Arce-Salinas, CA1
PĂ©rez-Silva, E1
Mazza, D1
Gugenheim, J1
Baldini, E1
Mouiel, J1
Hammer, GS1
Bottone, EJ1
Hirschman, SZ1
Stevens, KM1
Newell, RC1
Bergstrom, L1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for azathioprine and Mucormycosis

ArticleYear
Mucormycosis complications in systemic lupus erythematosus.
    Lupus, 2010, Volume: 19, Issue:8

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Central Nervous System Fungal Infections; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agen

2010
Gastrointestinal mucormycosis and liver transplantation; a case report and review of the literature.
    Transplant international : official journal of the European Society for Organ Transplantation, 1999, Volume: 12, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Fatal Outcome; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Liv

1999
Mucormycosis in a transplant recipient.
    American journal of clinical pathology, 1975, Volume: 64, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amphotericin B; Azathioprine; Brain Diseases; Drug Resistance, Microbial; Female; Flucy

1975
Mucormycosis in a patient receiving azathioprine.
    Archives of otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960), 1972, Volume: 96, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Amphotericin B; Azathioprine; Diabetes Mellitus; Fungi; Humans; Kidney Transplantation; Male;

1972