Management of children on interferon therapy.
This article examines current pediatric uses of interferons, including treatment of chronic granulomatous disease and hemangiomas. An overview of the normal function of interferons in included. The primary focus is on nursing education and management of children on interferon therapy.
Vitale
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Willwerth-Fortin
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Robbins
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006105:Granulomatous Disease, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007370:Interferon Type I / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007371:Interferon-gamma / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011994:Recombinant Proteins
D007370:Interferon Type I; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D007371:Interferon-gamma