Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia induced by low-dose methotrexate in a patient with chronic urticaria
An. bras. dermatol
; 92(3): 401-403, May-June 2017. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Methotrexate has immunosuppressive effects and is administered for refractory chronic urticaria. We present a case of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in a patient with refractory chronic urticaria managed by low-dose weekly methotrexate treatment (total cumulative dose 195mg). Our study highlights the importance of providing prompt diagnosis and treatment of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in patients with chronic urticaria under methotrexate therapy.
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Assunto principal:
Pneumonia por Pneumocystis
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Metotrexato
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Pneumocystis carinii
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Fármacos Dermatológicos
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Assunto da revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Taiwan
País de publicação:
Brasil