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

Background: Although tuberculosis screening guidelines for psoriasis patients on TNF inhibitors exist, few studies have reported the prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and conversion rates in this population. Objective: To determine the incidence of LTBI and active tuberculosis in pa...

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Main Authors: Erica B. Lee, Mina Amin, Jeremy Man, Alexander Egeberg, Jashin J. Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Dermatological Treatment
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2018.1443198