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Native jo<strong>in</strong>t <strong>in</strong>fection<br />

• Approximately 50% <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>fections occurred <strong>with</strong><strong>in</strong><br />

native jo<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>in</strong> both cohorts<br />

DMARD<br />

Anti-TNF<br />

Adjusted HR for SA limited to native<br />

jo<strong>in</strong>ts only<br />

ref 2.5*<br />

(1.2 – 5.0)<br />

*Adjusted for age, gender, disease severity, smok<strong>in</strong>g, steroid exposure, prior jo<strong>in</strong>t replacement, entry year, diabetes

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