Abstract Title:

[Long-term remission induced by measles infection and followed by immunosuppressive therapy in a case of refractory juvenile rheumatoid arthritis].

Abstract Source:

Pediatr Med Chir. 1988 Mar-Apr;10(2):191-3. PMID: 3174483

Abstract Author(s):

L Lepore, E Agosti, M Pennesi, E Barbi, A De Manzini

Article Affiliation:

L Lepore

Abstract:

A case of severe juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular type, refractory to FANS and long acting therapy which showed a quick remission after measles is described. An immunosuppressive therapy to strengthen the immunosuppression induced by virus infection was performed for six months. The remission has been maintained for 4 years and appears up to now to be stable with no therapy. On the basis of this observation, the possibility of a vaccination therapy with measles virus, which equally gives immunosuppression, is discussed.

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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