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[Acute toxoplasmosis infection in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis treated with adalimumab: a case report].

Authors :
Azevedo VF
Pietrovski CF
de Almeida Santos M Jr
Source :
Reumatismo [Reumatismo] 2010 Oct-Dec; Vol. 62 (4), pp. 283-5.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

We present a case of acute toxoplasmosis infection in a 36-year-old man with long-standing ankylosing spondylitis, treated with adalimumab. We review the association between antitumor necrosis factor therapy and toxoplasmosis. Our case illustrates that opportunistic infections may occur in patients treated with adalimumab, and emphasizes the importance of clinical suspicion and serological tests.

Details

Language :
Italian
ISSN :
0048-7449
Volume :
62
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Reumatismo
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21253622
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4081/reumatismo.2010.283