Polyarthritis flare in patient with ankylosing spondylitis treated with infliximab

Over the last ten years, the treatment of seronegative spondyloarthropathies has changed dramatically with the introduction of the anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) agents. Nevertheless, there is a growing number of studies describing several adverse reactions in patients treated with biologic...

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Main Authors: E. Filippucci, A. Ariani, M. Tardella, L. Di Geso, C. Bertolazzi, A. Becciolini, M. Gutierrez, W. Grassi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-06-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/485
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Summary:Over the last ten years, the treatment of seronegative spondyloarthropathies has changed dramatically with the introduction of the anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) agents. Nevertheless, there is a growing number of studies describing several adverse reactions in patients treated with biological agents. In the present report we describe the case of a 22-year-old male patient with ankylosing spondylitis who developed a “paradoxic” adverse reaction, while receiving infliximab.
ISSN:0048-7449
2240-2683