Abstract:BackgroundStudies combining immunosuppressive biologics have shown an increased risk of infections.ObjectivesExamine the occurrence of serious and opportunistic infections in RA patients treated concurrently with DMAb and an immunosuppressive biologic, and those treated with only an immunosuppressive biologic.MethodsWe reviewed RA patients from two rheumatology practices in Ontario (Canada) between 01July2010 and 31July2014. Eligible patients were ≥18 years of age with RA, registered in the practice ≥3 months … Show more
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