Latent tuberculosis infection in patients with psoriasis using biologic therapies

Some studies have demonstrated a high prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in patients with psoriasis and a higher risk of active tuberculosis (TB) in patients with severe psoriasis. The objective of this study is to identify the prevalence of LTBI before starting treatment with diffe...

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Published in:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Main Authors: Fernanda Luiza Staub, André Kulzer Santos, Raimunda Sinthia Lima de Braga, Marina Scheffer de Souza, João Vitor Vigne Duz, Gean Souza Ramos, Juliana Catucci Boza, Denise Rossato Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2025-06-01
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
psoriasis
latent tuberculosis infection
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
biologic therapy
Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/macd/article/view/3538

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