Psoriasis Vulgaris, Tuberculosis
Conditions
Keywords
psoriasis, tnf inhibitor, tuberculosis
Brief summary
Aim of this study is evaluation of patients receiving TNF inhibitor therapy in terms of tuberculosis at the end of 15 years in a single center.
Detailed description
Aim of this study is evaluation of patients receiving TNF inhibitor therapy in terms of tuberculosis at the end of 15 years in a single center. TNF inhibitor therapy may increase the risk for tuberculosis infection. According to medical data in our hospital in last 15 years, tuberculosis rate of psoriasis patients receiving etanercept, adalimumab and infliximab will be compared.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* psoriasis patients receiving TNF inhibitor therapy
Exclusion criteria
* patients without TNF inhibitor therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| tuberculosis rate | patients from June 2007 to January 2023, up to 15 years | number of patients with tuberculosis infection after receiving TNF inhibitor therapy |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)