Should rituximab be used to prevent relapse in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis?

Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2014 Apr;9(4):641-4. doi: 10.2215/CJN.01270214. Epub 2014 Mar 13.
No abstract available

Keywords: ANCA; lymphocytes; vasculitis.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis / drug therapy*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived / administration & dosage*
  • B-Lymphocytes / drug effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Male
  • Rituximab

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Rituximab