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How do you treat RA in patients with pulmonary mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections?

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Rheumatology · Cleveland Clinic

This is a very complex situation and requires teamwork between rheumatology and infectious disease with close patient follow-up and treatment. In general, avoiding TNF inhibitors in these patients is preferred, in particular the monoclonals, with close monitoring. Methotrexate is an option, and in t...

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