Tuberculosis Under Biotherapy in Patients with Spondyloarthritis: Data from the Moroccan Biotherapy Registry (RBSMR) during 3 Years of Follow Up

This study suggests that patients undergoing biotherapy, particularly TNF-inhibitors have a higher incidence of active tuberculosis compared to the general population. Rheumatologists should be aware of both reactivation LTBI and de novo tuberculosis.

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Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology
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2025-03-01
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https://doi.org/10.31138/mjr.210324.tub
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Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
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This study suggests that patients undergoing biotherapy, particularly TNF-inhibitors have a higher incidence of active tuberculosis compared to the general population. Rheumatologists should be aware of both reactivation LTBI and de novo tuberculosis.

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Mohammed V University (MA), International University of Rabat (MA), Mohamed I University (MA), Centre Hospitalier Ibn Sina (MA), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Hassan II (MA), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Ibn Rochd (MA), Régie Autonome Multi Services D'Agadir (MA), Hôpital El Ayachi (MA), Hôpital Militaire Avicenne (MA)
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