Immunological and Viral Parameters in Patients Receiving Anti-epileptic Drugs
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
A recent study has shown that certain drug allergies were actually related to an immune
system against certain viruses. The aim of the study is to evaluate, in patients taking
antiepileptic drugs, if this treatment induces proliferation of these viruses and secondarily
an immune response that would promote the development of a rash. In particular, will be
studied whether these drugs can induce virus reactivation "dormant" in the immune system.
This study will not affect the usual follow-up proposed by investigators, with the exception
of some additional blood samples.