2022 EULAR recommendations for screening and prophylaxis of chronic and opportunistic infections in adults with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases

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Authors

G. Fragoulis · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Elena Nikiphorou · King's College London

Mrinalini Dey · University of Liverpool

Sizheng Steven Zhao · University of Manchester

Delphine S. Courvoisier · University of Geneva

Laurent Arnaud

Fabiola Atzeni · University of Messina

Abstract

These recommendations provide guidance on the screening and prevention of chronic and opportunistic infections. Their adoption in clinical practice is recommended to standardise and optimise care to reduce the burden of opportunistic infections in people living with AIIRD.

Topics & Keywords

Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases

Volume 82, Issue 6, pp. 742-753

DOI: 10.1136/ard-2022-223335

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