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Recommendations for the detection of latent tuberculosis infection in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases candidates for anti-TNF therapy may not be applicable in all settings

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  1. Inflammatory Bowel Disease Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clínico San Carlos and Instituto de Investigación del Hospital Clínico San Carlos [IdISSC], c/Profesor Martín Lagos s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain

    Carlos Taxonera, David Olivares & Cristina Alba

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CT has served as a speaker, consultant, and advisory board member for MSD, Abbvie, Hospira, Pfizer, Takeda, Janssen, Ferring, Faes Farma, Shire Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Falk Pharma, and Tillots. CA has served as a speaker for Janssen and has prepared promotional material for Falk Pharma. DO has no conflict of interest to disclose.

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Taxonera, C., Olivares, D. & Alba, C. Recommendations for the detection of latent tuberculosis infection in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases candidates for anti-TNF therapy may not be applicable in all settings. Rheumatol Int 42, 1491–1492 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-021-04963-8

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