While Rituximab has increased survival in CLL patients, it has adverse effects including (1) reduced immunoglobulin levels and (2) increased risk of certain infections. Discuss the underlying mechanisms of these adverse effects in patients receiving rituximab-based therapies.
While Rituximab has increased survival in CLL patients, it has adverse effects including (1) reduced immunoglobulin levels and (2) increased risk of certain infections. Discuss the underlying mechanisms of these adverse effects in patients receiving rituximab-based therapies.
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While Rituximab has increased survival in CLL patients, it has adverse effects including (1) reduced
immunoglobulin levels and (2) increased risk of certain infections. Discuss the underlying mechanisms
of these adverse effects in patients receiving rituximab-based therapies.
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