Coccidioidomycosis in Patients Treated With Ruxolitinib

Abstract We report 8 cases of coccidioidomycosis associated with ruxolitinib treatment. Among 135 patients living in the coccidioidal-endemic region receiving ruxolitinib, 5 cases were diagnosed after starting and 4 had extrathoracic dissemination. Periodic serological screening while on ruxolitinib...

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Published in:Open forum infectious diseases 2020-06, Vol.7 (6), p.ofaa167-ofaa167
Main Authors: Kusne, Yael, Kimes, Kathryn E, Feller, Fionna F, Patron, Roberto, Banacloche, Juan Gea, Blair, Janis E, Vikram, Holenarasipur R, Ampel, Neil M
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract We report 8 cases of coccidioidomycosis associated with ruxolitinib treatment. Among 135 patients living in the coccidioidal-endemic region receiving ruxolitinib, 5 cases were diagnosed after starting and 4 had extrathoracic dissemination. Periodic serological screening while on ruxolitinib is warranted for patients residing in the coccidioidal-endemic region.
ISSN:2328-8957
2328-8957
DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofaa167