J Korean Soc Pediatr Nephrol.  2008 Oct;12(2):233-238.

Treatment of Cytomegalov irus-associated IgA Nephropathy by Deflazacort and Intrav enous Immunoglobulin

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  • 1Pediatric Department, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. namgoongmee@hanmail.net

Abstract

It has been suspected that various infections, including cytomegalovirus(CMV) infection, are associated with IgA nephropathy. In case of CMV infection, ganciclovir is known to be a treatment of choice for severe CMV infection in general. But ganciclovir has a lot of severe toxicity, so children with normal immunity are seldom treated by ganciclovir when CMV infection is suspected. On the other hand, intravenous immunoglobulin can also be used to treat CMV infection.

Keyword

IgA nephropathy; Cytomegalovirus; Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy; Children

MeSH Terms

Child
Cytomegalovirus
Ganciclovir
Glomerulonephritis, IGA
Hand
Humans
Immunoglobulin A
Immunoglobulins
Pregnenediones
Ganciclovir
Immunoglobulin A
Immunoglobulins
Pregnenediones
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