Screening information for biological-exposed patients with rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed with tuberculosis in Sweden 2002 through 2011 (n=18)
| N (%) | |
|---|---|
| Screening | |
| Complete | 3 (17) |
| Chest X-ray only | 4 (22) |
| No information | 7 (39) |
| Not performed/documented | 4 (22) |
| Tuberculosis risk factors* | |
| Born before 1950 | 13 (72) |
| Family history of tuberculosis | 4 (22) |
| Work-related risk | 3 (17) |
| Born in high-incidence country | 1 (6) |
| Born outside Nordic countries | 5 (28) |
*More than one risk factor possible.