Trends in Hospitalization for Tuberculosis and Other Opportunistic Infections in Australian Patients with Inflammatory Joint Diseases.
Johannes Cornelis NossentHelen I KeenDavid B PreenCharles A InderjeethPublished in: Rheumatology and therapy (2023)
Despite decreasing admission rates for tuberculosis and pneumocystosis in RA patients, an overall increase in mycotic and viral infection rates over time was seen across all three IJD. Together with a significant case fatality rate, this indicates continued efforts are needed to improve OI prevention in the management of IJD patients.