Annales de medecine interne
Recommendations for the prevention and management of tuberculosis in patients taking infliximab
Abstract
An unusually large number of cases of tuberculosis, often with miliary or widespread dissemination, has been reported in patients taking infliximab for rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn's disease. Recommendations have been issued in France regarding the definition of high-risk patients, the screening methods to be used in these patients, and possible prophylactic treatments. The present update is also intended to help physicians manage tuberculosis occurring before or during infliximab therapy.
Source and rights
Published by Annales de medecine interne, 2002. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Published
- 2002
- Applies to
- 🇫🇷 France
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Annales de medecine interne
- PubMed
- 12598827
- Added to Prognia
- 25 July 2026