Anti-TNF Antibodies May Boost Herpes Zoster Risk

Courtesy MedPage Today Infectious Disease  Tue, 02/17/2009 - 14:00

BERLIN (MedPage Today) -- Herpes zoster infection could arise from treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with a monoclonal antibody against tumor necrosis factor, investigators here concluded.


 

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