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What are your thoughts on using abatacept for RA-associated ILD in a patient undergoing treatment for CLL with zanubrutinib, and how would you assess the potential increased risk of infection in this context?

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Rheumatology · University of Washington

Zanubrutinib is an inhibitor of Bruton tyrosine kinase which is part of an important signaling pathway for B cells. BTK inhibition prevents B cell activation, proliferation, and survival. It is useful for B cell malignancies such as CLL.

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What are your thoughts on using abatacept for RA-associated ILD in a patient undergoing treatment for CLL with zanubrutinib, and how would you assess the potential increased risk of infection in this context? | Mednet