Table 2.
Mean yearly tuberculosis cases
| Tuberculosis cases annually, mean (IQR) | 1995–2000 | 2001–2007 | 1995–2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RD | 26.83 (22–29) | 18.57 (15–20) | 22.38 (15–28) |
| RD with bDMARDs | 3.71 (2–6) | ||
| RD without bDMARDs | 14.86 (12–15) | 20.24 (14–28) | |
| RA | 17.50 (14–18) | 13.00 (10–13) | 15.08 (11–16) |
| RA with bDMARDs | 3.14 (2–5) | ||
| RA without bDMARDs | 9.86 (7–9) | 13.38 (8–16) |
The number of yearly tuberculosis cases with the IQR for time intervals 1995–2000 before bDMARDs, 2001–2007 after bDMARDs came into clinical use, and for the whole study period. Numbers are for all RD patients and for RA patients only.
bDMARDs: biological DMARDs; IQR: interquartile range; RD: rheumatic disease.