Prevention of latent TB reactivation in rheumatology patients prior to anti-TNF therapy: Evaluation of a risk stratification strategy in a low prevalence area

Justina Ruksenaite (Leicester, United Kingdom), Justina Ruksenaite, Thomas Ward, George Tsaknis, Syed-Fayyaz Hussain

Source: International Congress 2015 – Screening strategies in TB
Session: Screening strategies in TB
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2974
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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Justina Ruksenaite (Leicester, United Kingdom), Justina Ruksenaite, Thomas Ward, George Tsaknis, Syed-Fayyaz Hussain. Prevention of latent TB reactivation in rheumatology patients prior to anti-TNF therapy: Evaluation of a risk stratification strategy in a low prevalence area. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: Suppl. 59, 2974

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