title: Are infections increased in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) prior to diagnosis? Results of a case control study of RA compared to non-inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Laskin
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Pope
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Krizova
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Ouimet
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Goodwin
mesh_terms: 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