Ruxolitinib-Associated Infections in Polycythemia Vera: Review of the Literature, Clinical Significance, and Recommendations

Ruxolitinib (RUX), a JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor, is approved for second-line therapy in patients with polycythemia vera (PV) who are resistant or intolerant to hydroxyurea. Due to the immunomodulatory and immunosuppressive effect of RUX, there is an increased susceptibility to infections. However, an incre...

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Main Authors: Parvis Sadjadian, Kai Wille, Martin Griesshammer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Cancers
Subjects:
PV
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/11/3132