Treatment of primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia with mycophenolate mofetil in two cats

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作者
Bacek, Lenore M. [1 ]
Macintire, Douglass K. [1 ]
机构
[1] Auburn Univ, Coll Vet Med, Dept Clin Sci, Auburn, AL 36849 USA
关键词
immunosuppressive agents; feline IMHA; purine analog; MYASTHENIA-GRAVIS; DOGS; MECHANISMS;
D O I
10.1111/j.1476-4431.2010.00606.x
中图分类号
S85 [动物医学(兽医学)];
学科分类号
0906 ;
摘要
Objective - To describe the use of oral mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) as an adjunctive therapy in 2 cats with primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. Case Series Summary - Two cats suffering from presumptive primary immune mediated hemolytic were treated with MMF as part of their treatment regimens. Both cats had improved complete blood counts following therapy. New or Unique Information Provided - This is the first reported use of oral MMF as adjunctive treatment for cats with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. Outcome was favorable in both cats and no adverse effects were noted from the MMF.
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