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Progression of tuberculosis among patients with rheumatic diseases – A systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors :
Sundaram, Karthikeyan
Vajravelu, Leela Kagithakara
Velayutham, Ravichandiran
Mohan, Utpal
Source :
Indian Journal of Tuberculosis; 20240101, Issue: Preprints
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Tuberculosis is a contagious disease that ranks among the top ten killers of humans worldwide. Mycobacterium tuberculosisis an etiological agent of tuberculosis. The prognosis of tuberculosis in patients with autoimmune diseases is high due to treatment with anti-TNF-alpha therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00195707
Issue :
Preprints
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Tuberculosis
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs63466007
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijtb.2023.07.001