In this episode we are joined by Hema Kapoor, MD, SM, D(ABMM), Senior Medical Director of Infectious Diseases/Immunology and Global Diagnostics Network, Medical Affairs at Quest Diagnostics, to ...
BOSTON -- The drug infliximab, used to treat arthritis and an inflammation of the intestines known as Crohn's disease, nearly quadruples the risk of tuberculosis, and doctors should test for the ...
A cohort study evaluating a tuberculosis (TB) prevention program among patients who received biologic therapy found a low risk for incident infection. Pretreatment screening with QuantiFERON-TB (QFT) ...
Since 2021, Kentucky has had 118 confirmed cases of TB, according to information from Louisville's health department.