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What is infection risk that is caused by humira (adalimumab) ?
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see details: Infection risk is increased including bacterial, fungal and tuberculous infections.
Answered 10/21/2013
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Humira (adalimumab) infections : Viral infections, bacterial infections, fungal infections and tuberculosis are some of infections with Humira (adalimumab) usage.Extent, site, organ system involved vary in patient to patient . Hepatitis b infection can become active in carriers of this virus.Assocated medication usage, patients over all health, other chronic diseases can play a role in cause and severity of infection. Check with your dr.
Answered 6/25/2014
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