aHUS

CellCept transplant drug effectively treats aHUS in...

CellCept transplant drug effectively treats aHUS in…

CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil), an oral immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection, has been shown to be effective in treating a 10-year-old girl with severe atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). The researchers emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and careful monitoring in the recovery of patients. The study, “Atypical haemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) sensitive to mycophenolate …

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2 new genetic mutations identified as cause of severe aHUS in humans, 24 |...

2 new genetic mutations identified as cause of severe aHUS in humans, 24 |…

Two new mutations in the FHR2 were first identified as the cause of severe atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) in a 24-year-old patient. After two years of dialysis, the man underwent a kidney transplant which was preceded by preventive treatment with Soliris (eculizumab) and plasma exchange therapy. Soliris was discontinued two months after surgery, and …

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