| Author/Editor | Tomažič, Janez | |
| Title | Biološka zdravila in okužbe | |
| Translated title | Biologicals and infections | |
| Type | članek | |
| Source | Zdrav Vestn | |
| Vol. and No. | Letnik 79, št. 10 | |
| Publication year | 2010 | |
| Volume | str. 726-34 | |
| Language | slo | |
| Abstract | As biological agents interfere with immunity, there are potential concerns regarding increased rates of both common and unusual infections among treated patients. While most biologicals are generally safe, agents that inhibit tumor necrosis factor alpha and monoclonal antibodies against specific subsets of leukocytes may cause different, sometimes life threating infectious complications. The aim of this review is to present a comprehensive overview of the infectious risks associated with most important biological agents. | |
| Descriptors | ANTIBODIES, MONOCLONAL TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR INFECTION RHEUMATIC DISEASES NEOPLASMS |