Mycoplasma pneumonia associated with severe autoimmune hemolytic anemia
KMJ-Kuwait Medical Journal. 2004; 36 (2): 131-3
in English
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ABSTRACT
Mycoplasma pneumonia is an uncommon cause of autoimmune hemolytic anemia [AIHA]. It is usually mild and self-limiting. Rarely, it is severe necessitating steroidtherapy. We present a case of severe autoimmune hemolytic anemia [AIHA] caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae t h a t required steroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, plasma pheresis, and cyclophosphamide. The mechanism of action of each line of treatment has been discussed
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Mycoplasma
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Steroids
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Immunoglobulins
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Plasmapheresis
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Cyclophosphamide
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Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Kuwait Med. J.
Year:
2004
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