| Literature DB >> 24891492 |
Samantha C Lee1, John Feenstra2, Paul R Georghiou3.
Abstract
Ruxolitinib is a novel inhibitor of the Janus kinase (JAK) pathway that has become available for the treatment of myelofibrosis. There are increasing reports of opportunistic infections associated with ruxolitinib therapy. We present a case of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonitis complicating ruxolitinib therapy. Clinicians should consider the use of pneumocystis prophylaxis when using ruxolitinib. 2014 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24891492 PMCID: PMC4054251 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-204950
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X