Mycoplasma pneumonia associated with severe autoimmune hemolytic anemia
KMJ-Kuwait Medical Journal. 2004; 36 (2): 131-3
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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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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Pneumonia por Mycoplasma
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Esteroides
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Imunoglobulinas
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Plasmaferese
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Ciclofosfamida
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Anemia Hemolítica Autoimune
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Kuwait Med. J.
Ano de publicação:
2004
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