Nonserious Infection Rates with Biologics Used to Treat RA

Conclusion

Nonserious infections occur frequently in patients with RA, and predictors mirror those reported with serious infections. All bDMARDs are associated with a greater risk of nonserious infection, with differences observed between agents. Although unmeasured confounding must be considered, the magnitude of effect is large, and a relationship between nonserious infection and targeted immunomodulatory therapy likely exists.

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Excerpted and adapted from: Bechman K, Halai K, Yates M, et al. Nonserious infections in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: Results From the British Society for Rheumatology Biologics Register for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2021 Oct;73(10).

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