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Dose reductions in immunoglobulin replacement are associated with increased antibiotic usage in patients with antibody deficiency.

Authors :
Elhaj, Mohammed Omer
Richter, Alex G.
Goddard, Sarah
Shields, Adrian M.
Source :
British Journal of Haematology. Aug2023, Vol. 202 Issue 4, p900-903. 4p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

.83</td></tr></tbody></table> ht 1 Abbreviations: IgG, immunoglobulin G; IgRT, immunoglobulin replacement therapy; IQR, interquartile range. We demonstrate that, in previously stable patients, IgRT dose reductions lead to a reduction in trough IgG, which is associated with an increased frequency of infections requiring outpatient antibiotic use. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071048
Volume :
202
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Journal of Haematology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
169970977
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/bjh.18910