TNFα blockers and infectious risk in rheumatoid arthritis

Patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis have increased risk of infections when compared with general population. The risk depends directly from disease activity and severity. Furthermore, risk increases with aging, immunosuppressive agents and comorbidities such as diabetes, pulmonary and cardi...

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Main Authors: S. Todesco, P. Sfriso, A. Montante, L. Bernardi, F. Ometto, C. Botsios, B. Raffeiner, L. Punzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-06-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/437