Active pulmonary tuberculosis in a patient with secukinumab treatment

• Published in: Radiology case reports Vol. 18; no. 1; pp. 239 - 242
• Main Authors: Ngoc, Cao Thanh, Khoa, Bui Dang, Nguyen, Huynh Khoi, Le, Le Bao, Hiep, Dang Vinh, Duc, Nguyen Minh
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.01.2023; Elsevier
• Subjects: Case Report; Secukinumab; Spondyloarthritis; Tuberculosis; Secukinumab; Spondyloarthritis; Tuberculosis

Numerous investigations have documented active tuberculosis (TB) infection following biologic treatment. One of the most secure biologic medications for infections is secukinumab. Additionally, no cases of active TB while receiving secukinumab therapy were recorded. Secukinumab 150 mg per month has...