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Rapid resolution of Mycobacterium marinum chronic skin infection during lenalidomide therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia

  • Ahmed Awais
  • , Constantine S. Tam
  • , Dimitrios Kontoyiannis
  • , Alessandra Ferrajoli
  • , Madeleine Duvic
  • , Jorge Cortes
  • , Michael J. Keating

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Abstract

The immunomodulatory drug lenalidomide is currently being evaluated for its antineoplastic properties in treating hematologic malignancies. However, its potential role in augmenting immune reactions against opportunistic infections has not been explored. We report the rapid resolution of chronic Mycobacterium marinum infection in a patient following initiation of lenalidomide therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e69-e71
Number of pages3
JournalClinical Infectious Diseases
Volume46
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2008
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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