Rates of latent tuberculosis infection in patients treated with TNF inhibitors for psoriasis: a retrospective chart review.

Erica B LeeMina AminJeremy ManAlexander Egeberg Jashin J Wu

Published in: The Journal of dermatological treatment (2018)

LTBI appears to be prevalent among psoriasis patients. Screening for LTBI in patients on biologics may reduce risk of active tuberculosis; however, current methods may not be fully effective. Clinicians may need to use other tools including risk factor assessment to fully evaluate risk.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
mycobacterium tuberculosis
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
risk factors
palliative care
emergency department
hiv aids
pulmonary tuberculosis
patient reported
human immunodeficiency virus