[Intermittent fever under iatrogenic immunosuppression]

Internist (Berl). 2012 Feb;53(2):213-7. doi: 10.1007/s00108-011-2914-4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Prolonged fever of unknown origin together with night sweats in the elderly requires a systematic search for malignant and infectious foci. Here we present a case of fever of unknown origin which ultimately led us to the diagnosis of everolimus-induced fever. After changing the immunosuppressive regime it resolved rapidly.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Everolimus
  • Fever of Unknown Origin / diagnosis*
  • Fever of Unknown Origin / etiology*
  • Fever of Unknown Origin / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease / prevention & control
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Sirolimus / adverse effects
  • Sirolimus / analogs & derivatives*

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Everolimus
  • Sirolimus