Rituximab: A Magic Bullet for Pemphigus

Introduction: Pemphigus, an autoimmune disease, was fatal before the era of corticosteroids. With the advent of steroids, mortality decreased but morbidity was present due to the side effects of high dose steroids. Newer drugs targeted at the molecular level are said to have fewer side effects a...

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Main Authors: V. Anandan, W. Afthab Jameela, R. Sowmiya, M. Mani Surya Kuma, P. Lavanya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2017-04-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9717/21868_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(RB_PY)_PFA(RB_SS).pdf