Ulcerative colitis successfully treated with vedolizumab in the presence of comorbid opportunistic infections: a case report

Abstract Background Opportunistic infections associated with immunosuppressive treatments for inflammatory bowel disease pose an important safety concern. Here we report the case of a patient with active ulcerative colitis and cryptococcal pneumonia who was treated with vedolizumab combined with flu...

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Published in:	Journal of Medical Case Reports
Main Authors:	Yusuke Oki, Sho Nagano, Yoichi Ishikawa, Takayoshi Yamada, Toshiki Ichimori, Kazushige Uchida
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-05-01
Subjects:	Ulcerative colitis Vedolizumab Opportunistic infection Cryptococcal pneumonia Cytomegalovirus
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-03940-y