Tuberculosis is a significant problem in children on biologics for rheumatic illnesses: Results from a survey conducted among practicing rheumatologists in India

Tuberculosis is a significant problem in children on biologics for rheumatic illnesses: Results from a survey conducted among practicing rheumatologists in India

Background: India is endemic for tuberculosis (TB) and the use of immunosuppressants is likely to accentuate the problem. Whilst steroids and conventional disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are believed to increase the risk for tuberculosis, certain biologics such as B cell depleting ag...

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Main Authors: G Chengappa Kavadichanda, Latika Gupta, Suma Balan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Rheumatology
Subjects:
biological factors
india
pediatric
rheumatology
tuberculosis
Online Access:http://www.indianjrheumatol.com/article.asp?issn=0973-3698;year=2020;volume=15;issue=2;spage=130;epage=133;aulast=Kavadichanda

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