Are infections increased in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) prior to diagnosis? Results of a case control study of RA compared to non-inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders.
Laskin
M D
MD
Pope
J E
JE
Krizova
A
A
Ouimet
J M
JM
Goodwin
J L
JL
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007239:Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D009864:Ontario / Q000453:epidemiology; D012307:Risk Factors