Guest guest Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Stan, here's an article that may interest you. Sue Risk Of Tuberculosis From Arthritis Medication Examined ScienceDaily (July 3, 2009) — Treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents is recognized as a risk factor for tuberculosis (TB) in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Most TB cases develop as a result of reactivation of a latent TB infection, and health authorities worldwide recommend screening for latent TB and treating patients before initiating anti-TNF treatment. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090630163154.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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