Deterioration of mixed cryoglobulinemia during treatment with interferon-alpha-2a

Deterioration of mixed cryoglobulinemia during treatment with interferon-alpha-2a

A 60-year-old female developed mixed cryoglobulinemia associated with liver cirrhosis caused by the hepatitis C virus. During treatment with rIFN-alpha-2a, deterioration of cryoglobulinemia was recognized. The possible mechanisms underlying the deterioration are discussed.

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Published in:Journal of gastroenterology Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 369 - 371
Main Authors: Bojić, I, Lilić, D, Radojcić, C, Mijusković, P
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Japan 01-06-1994
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Antigen-Antibody Complex - immunology
Cryoglobulinemia - complications
Cryoglobulinemia - immunology
Cryoglobulinemia - therapy
Cryoglobulins - analysis
Female
Hepatitis C - complications
Humans
Immunoglobulins - immunology
Interferon-alpha - adverse effects
Interferon-alpha - therapeutic use
Liver Cirrhosis - complications
Recombinant Proteins
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Summary:A 60-year-old female developed mixed cryoglobulinemia associated with liver cirrhosis caused by the hepatitis C virus. During treatment with rIFN-alpha-2a, deterioration of cryoglobulinemia was recognized. The possible mechanisms underlying the deterioration are discussed.
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ISSN:0944-1174
1435-5922
DOI:10.1007/BF02358379