Methotrexate is an alternative to azathioprine in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders with aquaporin-4 antibodies

Background: Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a severe autoimmune inflammatory disorder associated with considerable relapse-related disability. Immunosuppression is the mainstay of treatment but many patients do not tolerate first-line immunosuppressive agents, or experience ongoing relapses. Objective...

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Principais autores: Kitley, J, Elsone, L, George, J, Waters, P, Woodhall, M, Vincent, A, Jacob, A, Leite, M, Palace, J
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado em: 2013