Abstracts tagged "Infection"

Abstract Number: 951 • 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting
Avoidable Acute Care Use for Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses Among Medicaid Beneficiaries with Lupus: Demographic and Healthcare Utilization Differences
Candace Feldman¹, Chang Xu ¹ and Karen Costenbader ¹, ¹Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Background/Purpose: Nearly 25% of patients with SLE are hospitalized each year often for outcomes that may have been avoided if patients had received sustained, high…
Abstract Number: 237 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
The Risk of Serious and Opportunistic Infections in Rheumatologic Patients on Interleukin Inhibitors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Adam Berlinberg¹, Jawad Bilal², Abdullah Alhifany³, Warda Faridi⁴ and C. Kent Kwoh⁵, ¹Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, ²Internal Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, ³Department of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, ⁴Department of Hematology/Oncology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, ⁵Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Arizona School of Medicine, University of Arizona Arthritis Center, Tucson, AZ
Background/Purpose: Interleukin (IL) inhibitors are increasingly being used for rheumatologic diseases. There are many controlled clinical trials assessing the efficacy of IL inhibitors, but there…
Abstract Number: 1480 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Prognosis of Pneumonia in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient: An Analysis of Using a Nationwide Administrative Database
Eishi Uechi^1,2 and Kiyohide Fushimi², ¹Division of Rheumatology, Tomishiro Central Hospital, Okinawa, Japan, ²Department of Health Policy and Informatics, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Graduate School, Tokyo, Japan
Background/Purpose: Pneumonia is the leading cause of mortality in RA patients. No research has been conducted on the prognosis of pneumonia in RA patients. This…
Abstract Number: 343 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Low Rates of Immunizations in Cohort of Immunocompromised Patients in an Academic Rheumatology Practice
Dmitriy Cherny¹, Najia Shakoor², Todd Beck³ and Sonali Khandelwal⁴, ¹Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, ²Division of Rheumatology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, ³Bioinformatics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, ⁴Rheumatology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Background/Purpose: Patients with rheumatologic disorders often require immunosuppression (e.g. DMARDs, biologics, or high doses of prednisone). These patients are at increased risk for infections. While…
Abstract Number: 1516 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Infection Events in Japanese Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated with Tofacitinib: Interim All-Case Post-Marketing Surveillance
Naoto Tamura¹, Masataka Kuwana², Tatsuya Atsumi³, Syuji Takei⁴, Masayoshi Harigai⁵, Takao Fujii⁶, Hiroaki Matsuno⁷, Tsuneyo Mimori⁸, Shigeki Momohara⁹, Kazuhiko Yamamoto¹⁰, Yoshinari Takasaki¹¹, Kazuto Nomura¹², Yutaka Endo¹², Tomohiro Hirose¹², Yosuke Morishima¹², Naonobu Sugiyama¹², Noritoshi Yoshii¹² and Michiaki Takagi¹³, ¹Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan, ²Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan, ³Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan, ⁴Medical Center for Children, Kagoshima, Japan, ⁵Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan, ⁶Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan, ⁷Matsuno Clinic for Rheumatic Diseases, Toyama, Japan, ⁸Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan, ⁹Hakkeikai Inc Medical Institution, Shizuoka, Japan, ¹⁰The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, ¹¹Juntendo Koshigaya Hospital, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Saitama, Japan, ¹²Pfizer Japan Inc, Tokyo, Japan, ¹³Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
Background/Purpose: Tofacitinib is an oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of RA. Previously, the efficacy and safety of tofacitinib were demonstrated in patients (pts)…
Abstract Number: 520 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Factors Associated with the Developement of Severe Respiratory Infections in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Included in a Vaccination Program
Lucia C. Domínguez-Casas¹, Paz Rodríguez-Cundín², Vanesa Calvo-Río³, Nuria Vegas-Revenga³, Virginia Portilla⁴, F. Antolin², M. Rebollo-Rodrigo², Alfonso Corrales¹, Diana Prieto Peña³, Monica Calderón Goercke³, Miguel Angel González-Gay¹ and Ricardo Blanco¹, ¹Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla. IDIVAL. Santander. Universidad de Cantabria. Spain, Santander, Spain, ²Preventive Medicine, Preventive Medicine. Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla. IDIVAL. Santander. Universidad de Cantabria. Spain., Santander, Spain, ³Rheumatology, Rheumatology. Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla. IDIVAL. Santander. Universidad de Cantabria. Spain, Santander, Spain, ⁴Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla. IDIVAL. Santander. Universidad de Cantabria. Spain, Santander, Spain
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) patients are at increased risk of infections particularly respiratory infections. These may be augmented due to RA itself and to immunosuppressive durgs,…
Abstract Number: 1524 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Malignancies and Serious Infections in Randomized Controlled Trials of Janus Kinase Inhibitors in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Maria A. Lopez-Olivo¹, Jean Tayar², Natalia Zamora³, Gregory Pratt⁴ and Maria Suarez-Almazor⁵, ¹Section of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of General Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, ²Department of General Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA, Section of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of General Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA, Houston, TX, ³Reumatologia, Instituto de Rehabilitación Psicofísica, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina, ⁴Research Medical Library, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA, Houston, TX, ⁵Department of General Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Section of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of General Internal Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA, Houston, TX
Background/Purpose: Two JAK inhibitors are currently approved by different agencies worldwide for their use in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The safety profile of these agents…
Abstract Number: 736 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Herpes Zoster and Disseminated Zoster in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis: Incidence Rates in Real-World Claims Data
Katherine Belendiuk¹, Yingjie Ding², Devika Chawla¹ and Matthew Cascino¹, ¹Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA, ²Genesis Research, Hoboken, NJ
Background/Purpose: Disseminated zoster is a highly morbid complication of varicella zoster reactivation (herpes zoster) that is typically associated with immunosuppression. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and…
Abstract Number: 1561 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
B Lymphocyte Depletion Therapy with Rituximab in Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome: Indications , Effectiveness and Ultrasonographic Response
Francesco Ferro, Nicoletta Luciano, Elena Elefante, Maurizio Mazzantini, Marta Mosca and Chiara Baldini, Rheumatology Unit, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
Background/Purpose: Aim of this study was to assess indications, effectiveness, clinical and ultrasonographic response to rituximab (RTX) therapy in primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS), focusing in…
Abstract Number: 745 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Prolonged Remission and Influence on Damage Accrual and Infection for Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Multi-Center Cohort Study from China
Ziqian Wang¹, Jiuliang ZHAO², Yanhong Wang³, Mengtao Li⁴ and Xiaofeng Zeng⁵, ¹Peking Union Medical College Hospital, China, Beijing, China, ²Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China, ³Department of Epidemiology and Bio-statistics (YW), Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China, ⁴Department of Rheumatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China, ⁵Rheumatology, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
Prolonged Remission and Influence on Damage Accrual and Infection for Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: a Multi-center Cohort Study from ChinaZiqian Wang1, Jiuliang Zhao1, Yanhong…
Abstract Number: 1611 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Hospitalizations for Serious Infections in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients: Data from the National Inpatient Sample 2000-2014
Paras Karmacharya¹, Cynthia S. Crowson², Dilli Poudel³, Pragya Shrestha⁴ and Kerry Wright⁵, ¹Division of Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, ²Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, ³Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital-Tower Health System, WEST READING, PA, ⁴Internal medicine, Reading Hospital-Tower Health System, West Reading, PA, ⁵Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Background/Purpose: Increased risk of infections has been recognized in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) compared to those without PsA. Immunomodulatory effects of PsA, immunosuppressive therapies…
Abstract Number: 769 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Herpes Zoster in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Prevalence and Risk Factors
Hanan Al Rayes¹, Nicole Anderson², Dennisse Bonilla², Jiandong Su² and Zahi Touma², ¹Rheumatology, University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada, ²University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
Background/Purpose: Herpes zoster (HZ) commonly observed in the elderly and in immune-compromised patients. The prevalence of HZ is 3.6-19.9% in previously reported data. The higher…
Abstract Number: 1883 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Infections Are Associated With Increased Risk of Giant Cell Arteritis – a Population-Based Case-Control Study From Southern Sweden
Pavlos Stamatis¹, Aleksandra Turkiewicz², Martin Englund², Goran Jönsson³, Jan-Åke Nilsson⁴, Carl Turesson⁵ and Aladdin Mohammad⁶, ¹Clinical Sciences, Rheumatology Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden, ²Clinical Sciences Lund, Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Lund University, Lund, Sweden, ³Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Infection Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden, ⁴Department of Rheumatology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden, ⁵Rheumatology, Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden, ⁶Rheumatology, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
Background/Purpose: Previous studies have implicated infections as a risk factor for giant cell arteritis (GCA). The purpose of this study was to investigate the association…
Abstract Number: 772 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Cytomegaloviral or Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia Increases Mortality Rate in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients with Pulmonary Hemorrhage: Evidence from Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Analysis
Chien-Chih Lai, Yi-Syuan Sun and De-Feng Huang, Allergy, Immunology, Rheumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, Taipei City, Taiwan
Background/Purpose: To evaluate the role of cytomegaloviral or Pneumocystic jiroveci pneumonia (CMV/PJP) in SLE patients with pulmonary hemorrhage (PH).Methods: We retrospectively examined hospital records for…
Abstract Number: 2142 • 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Exposure to Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs during Pregnancy in Women with Inflammatory Arthritis and the Risk of Serious Maternal Infection: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Mary A. De Vera^1,2,3, Nicole W. Tsao^1,2,3, Eric C. Sayre² and Alyssa Howren^1,2,3, ¹Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, ²Arthritis Research Canada, Richmond, BC, Canada, ³Collaboration for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), Vancouver, BC, Canada
Background/Purpose: Infection risk is one of the concerns regarding therapy with conventional disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) and to our knowledge no research has examined…

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