
doi: 10.1111/dth.15609
pmid: 35634721
Invasive fungal infection is a rare but serious potential consequence of biologic therapy. Herein, we report a case of cryptococcal meningitis in an otherwise immunocompetent patient receiving ixekizumab for the treatment of severe plaque psoriasis. We also discuss the relevant immunologic role of interleukin-17, the potential for synergistic effects when transitioning biologic therapies, and clinical considerations when treating patients with such medications. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of cryptococcal meningitis reported in a patient treated with ixekizumab.
Treatment Outcome, Interleukin-17, Humans, Psoriasis, Meningitis, Cryptococcal, Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome, Interleukin-17, Humans, Psoriasis, Meningitis, Cryptococcal, Severity of Illness Index
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 3 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Top 10% | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Top 10% | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
