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Review
. 2005 Mar:74:40-7.

Differences between anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha monoclonal antibodies and soluble TNF receptors in host defense impairment

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Differences between anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha monoclonal antibodies and soluble TNF receptors in host defense impairment

Charles A Dinarello. J Rheumatol Suppl. 2005 Mar.

Abstract

This review examines the differences in the incidence, spectrum, and mechanisms of activation of opportunistic infections, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in patients with rheumatic diseases treated with the soluble TNF p75 receptor etanercept compared to the 2 anti-TNF-alpha monoclonal antibodies, infliximab and adalimumab.

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