Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome after cessation of the tumor necrosis factor alpha blocker adalimumab in cryptococcal pneumonia

Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2009 Jul;64(3):327-30. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2009.03.019.

Abstract

Tumor necrosis factor alpha antagonists have proven efficacious for a variety of autoimmune-mediated diseases. However, recent data have highlighted the risk of invasive fungal infections with their use. These agents are typically discontinued when infectious complications occur during therapy; however, the immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) may be seen after drug cessation. We describe the 1st case of IRIS secondary to cryptococcal pneumonia after cessation of adalimumab.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adalimumab
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Cryptococcosis / complications*
  • Cryptococcosis / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome*
  • Immunologic Factors / therapeutic use*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pneumonia / complications*
  • Pneumonia / drug therapy
  • Withholding Treatment

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Immunologic Factors
  • Adalimumab