| Abstract | There is growing evidence that intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) are effective in some neuroimmunological disorders of childhood. This short review summarizes the evidence-based indications and recommendations of IVIG therapy in these disorders. Despite considerable efforts to define the role and mechanisms of IVIG, more clinical studies are needed to further explore the therapeutic potential of IVIG in childhood diseases of the nervous system and muscle. |
| Authors | Juan J Archelos, Franz Fazekas
(Affiliation: Department of Neurology, Medical University Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 22, 8036, Graz, Austria. juan.archelos at meduni-graz.at)
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| Journal | Journal of neurology
(J Neurol)
Vol. 253 Suppl 5
Pg. V80-6
(Sep 2006)
ISSN: 0340-5354 Germany |
| PMID | 16998760
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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| Chemical References |
- Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
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| Topics |
- Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System
(drug therapy)
- Child
- Humans
- Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
(therapeutic use)
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