Rituximab versus Azathioprine for Maintenance in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis

Volume: 371, Issue: 19, Pages: 1771 - 1780
Published: Nov 5, 2014
Abstract
BACKGROUND The combination of cyclophosphamide and glucocorticoids leads to remission in most patients with antineutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)–associated vasculitides. However, even when patients receive maintenance treatment with azathioprine or methotrexate, the relapse rate remains high. Rituximab may help to maintain remission. METHODS Patients with newly diagnosed or relapsing granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic...
Paper Details
Title
Rituximab versus Azathioprine for Maintenance in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Published Date
Nov 5, 2014
Volume
371
Issue
19
Pages
1771 - 1780
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