B-lymphocyte reconstitution after repeated rituximab treatment in a child with steroid-dependent autoimmune hemolytic anemia

• Main Authors: Esther de Vries (Author), Eugenie F.A. Gemen (Author), Ellen J.H. Schatorjé (Author), Annemieke M. van der Weij (Author), Annelieke A.A. van der Linde (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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We report the detailed long-term reconstitution of B-lymphocyte subpopulations, immunoglobulins, and specific antibody production after two courses of rituximab in a young, previously healthy girl with steroid-dependent autoimmune hemolytic anemia. B-lymphocyte subpopulations were surprisingly norma...