Risk of nonpulmonary infections requiring hospitalization in spondyloarthritis.

Ho Yin ChungShirley Chiu Wai ChanFrances Sze Kei Sun

Published in: Immunity, inflammation and disease (2022)

SpA was associated with increased risk of UTI, skin infection, and septic arthritis. Infliximab, prolonged steroid therapy, smoking, and psoriasis were associated risk factors.

Keyphrases

rheumatoid arthritis
ankylosing spondylitis
disease activity
acute kidney injury
smoking cessation
soft tissue
urinary tract infection
ulcerative colitis
wound healing
stem cells
atopic dermatitis
cell therapy