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Resolution of Q Fever-Associated Cryoglobulinemia With Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment

Immunologic phenomena can complicate chronic infections with Coxiella burnetii (Q fever), including immune complex deposition causing vasculitis, neuropathy, and glomerulonephritis. We describe the case of a man with Q fever endocarditis, mixed cryoglobulinemia, and life-threatening vasculitis drive...

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Main Authors: Kellie L. Hawkins MD, MPH (Author), Edward N. Janoff MD (Author), Robert W. Janson MD (Author)
Format: Book
Published: SAGE Publishing, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Immunologic phenomena can complicate chronic infections with Coxiella burnetii (Q fever), including immune complex deposition causing vasculitis, neuropathy, and glomerulonephritis. We describe the case of a man with Q fever endocarditis, mixed cryoglobulinemia, and life-threatening vasculitis driven by immune complex deposition who was successfully treated with B cell depleting therapy (rituximab).
Item Description:2324-7096
10.1177/2324709616686612

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