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azathioprine and Scabies

azathioprine has been researched along with Scabies 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.

Scabies: A contagious cutaneous inflammation caused by the bite of the mite SARCOPTES SCABIEI. It is characterized by pruritic papular eruptions and burrows and affects primarily the axillae, elbows, wrists, and genitalia, although it can spread to cover the entire body.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Norwegian scabies is rare yet distinctive."1.26Norwegian scabies: occurrence in a patient undergoing immunosuppression. ( Espy, PD; Jolly, HW, 1976)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (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
Bricklin, AS1
Musgnug, RH1
Espy, PD1
Jolly, HW1
Anolik, MA1
Rudolph, RI1
Paterson, WD1
Allen, BR1
Beveridge, GW1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for azathioprine and Scabies

ArticleYear
Norwegian scabies. A new complication of immunosuppressive therapy.
    Cutis, 1978, Volume: 22, Issue:1

    Topics: Azathioprine; Humans; Immunosuppression Therapy; Male; Middle Aged; Prednisone; Scabies; Skin

1978
Norwegian scabies: occurrence in a patient undergoing immunosuppression.
    Archives of dermatology, 1976, Volume: 112, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Cadaver; Graft Rejection; Humans; Immunosuppression Therapy; Kidney Transplanta

1976
Scabies simulating Darier disease in an immunosuppressed host.
    Archives of dermatology, 1976, Volume: 112, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Darier Disease; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Immunosuppression Ther

1976
Norwegian scabies during immunosuppressive therapy.
    British medical journal, 1973, Oct-27, Volume: 4, Issue:5886

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Disease Outbreaks; Humans; Keratosis; Male; Norway; Prednisolone; Scabies

1973