HBV Reactivation in Patients Treated with Antitumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-α) Agents for Rheumatic and Dermatologic Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Introduction. Antitumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) agents are widely used for treatment of rheumatic and dermatological diseases. We conducted the systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of HBV reactivation among patients treated with anti-TNF-α. Methods and Findings. A compr...

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Main Authors: Fabrizio Cantini, Stefania Boccia, Delia Goletti, Florenzo Iannone, Emanuele Leoncini, Nikola Panic, Francesca Prignano, Giovanni Battista Gaeta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Rheumatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/926836