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What is cytokine release syndrome? what are the symptoms? and what causes it?

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AntiTcell antibodies: Cytokine release syndrome feels like you have a infection causing chills, shakes and fever but the term is reserved for infusion treatments with antibodies that cause the release biochemicals (cytokines) from T-cells.

Answered 11/30/2015

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

See below: Cytokines release syndrome occurs after receiving any one of a class of drugs called monoclonal antibodies. Symptoms may range from mild to severe. Mild one include: fever, nausea, chills, decreased blood pressure, increased heart rate, headache, rash, shortness of breath, and weakness. It is caused by release of substances from a cell.

Answered 8/31/2017

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