New study reveals infection dangers of common autoimmune drug
NCT ID NCT03778840
First seen Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study followed 73 people with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis who were starting treatment with rituximab. The goal was to track how many developed serious infections and identify what made some patients more at risk. Researchers also looked at whether giving extra immunoglobulins could help prevent these infections.
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Hôpital Claude Huriez, CHU
Lille, France
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