Azathioprine Hypersensitivity Syndrome: Two Cases of Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis Induced by Azathioprine

• Main Authors: Majed Aleissa (Author), Perrine Nicol (Author), Marion Godeau (Author), Emilie Tournier (Author), Frederic de Bellissen (Author), Marie-Angèle Robic (Author), Cristina Bulai Livideanu (Author), Juliette Mazereeuw-Hautier (Author), Carle Paul (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Karger Publishers, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Azathioprine is an immunosuppressive agent used in the treatment of immune-mediated diseases. Azathioprine hypersensitivity syndrome is a rare adverse reaction occurring a few days to weeks after the administration of azathioprine. Case 1: A 36-year-old male with ulcerative colitis prese...