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Published in: Pediatric Rheumatology 1/2013

Open Access 01-11-2013 | Meeting abstract

P03-024 – Early onset IBD treated by tocilizumab

Authors: R Helbling, A Nyddeger, F Angelini, A Von Scheven Gete, M Hofer

Published in: Pediatric Rheumatology | Special Issue 1/2013

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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) normally manifest in adolescent and young adults; nevertheless, in about 1% of the cases, disease onset occurs before the 1st year of age. The clinical picture is often characterized by an indeterminate colitis whose clinical remission is difficult to achieve. Current treatment for IBD consists of either immunosuppressant or biological (Infliximab, Adalimumab) agents. …
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Metadata
Title
P03-024 – Early onset IBD treated by tocilizumab
Authors
R Helbling
A Nyddeger
F Angelini
A Von Scheven Gete
M Hofer
Publication date
01-11-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Pediatric Rheumatology / Issue Special Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1546-0096
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1546-0096-11-S1-A222

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