title: [Can alpha-interferon exacerbate a case of mixed cryoglobulinemia?].
abstract: We describe a case of exacerbated mixed cryoglobulinemia in a patient previously treated with alpha-interferon, for chronic active hepatitis. The possible pathogenesis of this exacerbated mixed cryoglobulinemia and the relationship between cytokines, hepatitis viral infections and immune reactions is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia digestiva, Policlinico, Bari.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Romagno
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dicillo
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lucchese
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Cecere
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mongelli
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003449:Cryoglobulinemia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications; D016207:Cytokines / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015151:Immunoblotting; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D016898:Interferon-alpha / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D016207:Cytokines; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D016898:Interferon-alpha
vernacular_title: Può l'alfa interferone esacerbare una crioglobulinemia mista tipo II latente?