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Severe psoriasis might be related to greater risk for tuberculosis
Chen Y-J. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013;69:25-33.
July 25, 2013
Patients with severe psoriasis appear to have an increased risk for developing tuberculosis, according to study results...
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?Patients taking systemic corticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were associated with higher incidence of TB, especially frequent users, after adjustment for multiple TB risk factors, drug exposures, hospital visits and level of urbanization,? the researchers said...
Severe psoriasis might be related to greater risk for tuberculosis
Chen Y-J. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013;69:25-33.
July 25, 2013
Patients with severe psoriasis appear to have an increased risk for developing tuberculosis, according to study results...
...
?Patients taking systemic corticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were associated with higher incidence of TB, especially frequent users, after adjustment for multiple TB risk factors, drug exposures, hospital visits and level of urbanization,? the researchers said...