Do we need to screen for latent TB when initiating a methotrexate treatment?

V. Sadovici, L. Mazur-Nicorici, V. Salaru, T. Rotaru, S. Vetrila, M. Cebanu, M. Mazur (Chisinau, Republic Of Moldova)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection: diagnosis and treatment
Session: Tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection: diagnosis and treatment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2839
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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