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A case report of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infected patient treated with infliximab
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  • Mahdi Ghatrehsamani,
  • Jafar Majidi,
  • Ezat Shmsipoor Dehkordi,
  • Akbar Soleymani Babadi,
  • Mohammad Mousavi
Mahdi Ghatrehsamani
Shahrekord University of Medical Science
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Jafar Majidi
Shahrekord University of Medical Science
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Ezat Shmsipoor Dehkordi
Shahrekord University of Medical Science
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Akbar Soleymani Babadi
Shahrekord University of Medical Science
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Mohammad Mousavi
Shahrekord University of Medical Science

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Abstract

Extensive immune response associated inflammation is the major reason for the pathological outcome of COVID-19 infection. Infliximab is an anti tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) drug that is used to reduce inflammation through TNF-α inhibition. Inhibition of main inflammatory cytokine such as TNF-α may has a potential effect in COVID-19 treatment. Here, we report the clinical outcome associated with Infliximab treatment in a 65-year-old woman with confirmed COVID-19 infection. Infliximab therapy was started on day 9th, patient demonstrated clinical improvement and recovery from COVID-19. Our findings suggest that the association of TNF-α inhibition and clinical management together contributes to COVID-19 patient survival.