Immunosuppression Adversely Affects TST but Not IGRAs in Patients with Psoriasis or Inflammatory Musculoskeletal Diseases

Immunosuppression Adversely Affects TST but Not IGRAs in Patients with Psoriasis or Inflammatory Musculoskeletal Diseases

The performance of the interferon gamma release assays (IGRAs) and tuberculin skin test (TST) was reviewed retrospectively in patients with psoriasis, inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases, or miscellaneous inflammatory conditions. The study was carried out over a 22-month period using 109 records o...

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Main Authors: Esko Tavast, Tamara Tuuminen, Sari H. Pakkanen, Mari Eriksson, Anu Kantele, Asko Järvinen, Liana Pusa, Tarja Mälkönen, Ilkka Seppälä, Heikki Repo, Marjatta Lerisalo-Repo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Rheumatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/381929

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/381929

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