Abstract
We describe a case of exacerbated mixed cryoglobulinemia in a patient previously treated with alpha-interferon, for chronic active hepatitis. The possible pathogenesis of this exacerbated mixed cryoglobulinemia and the relationship between cytokines, hepatitis viral infections and immune reactions is discussed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Chronic Disease
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Cryoglobulinemia / chemically induced*
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Cryoglobulinemia / complications
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Cytokines / immunology
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Female
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Hepatitis C / complications
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Hepatitis C / diagnosis
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Hepatitis C / drug therapy*
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Humans
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Immunoblotting
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Immunoglobulins
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Interferon-alpha / adverse effects*
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Interferon-alpha / therapeutic use
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Middle Aged
Substances
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Cytokines
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Immunoglobulins
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Interferon-alpha