Latent tuberculosis infection screening before biologics: why chest X-ray still matters
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, cilt.51, sa.3, ss.490, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Kısa Makale
- Cilt numarası: 51 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1093/ced/llaf503
- Dergi Adı: Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.490
- İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The recent correspondence by Pender et al., ‘Latent tuberculosis screening without chest X-ray: a single-centre experience’, suggested that chest X-ray may not be necessary for latent tuberculosis infection screening prior to biologic therapy. However, combining immunological testing with chest X-rays provides a safer, more comprehensive strategy to minimize reactivation risk in patients receiving biologic therapies.