Use of biologic agents and risk of tuberculosis in Brazil, a tuberculosis high-burden country
Background: Brazil is a country with a high burden of tuberculosis (TB). The immunomodulatory effect of biological therapies is associated with an increased risk of infection. This study evaluated the frequency of TB infection in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS),...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BioExcel Publishing Ltd
2020-07-01
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Series: | Drugs in Context |
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Online Access: | ttps://www.drugsincontext.com/use-of-biologic-agents-and-risk-of-tuberculosis-in-brazil,-a-tuberculosis-high-burden-country |