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Risk of tuberculosis is increased in Behçet’s disease compared to other rheumatological disorders after anti-TNFα treatments: a case series and review of the literature

Ümmügülsüm GazelDerya Kocakayaİrem Hicret TopçuHakan Ömer KarataşMurat KarabacakMehmet Pamir AtagündüzGüzide Nevsun İnançFatma Alibaz-OnerRafi Haner Direskeneli
Published in: Turkish journal of medical sciences (2021)
Our results suggest a higher frequency of TB infections in BD patients with TNF-a antagonists. As biologic agents are increasingly used for major organ involvement in current practice for BD, screening mechanisms should be carefully implemented.
Keyphrases
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • primary care
  • healthcare
  • pulmonary tuberculosis
  • hiv aids
  • quality improvement
  • hepatitis c virus