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Abnormal surveillance testing for tuberculosis of non-IBD and IBD patients on biologic therapy
| Non-IBD (n = 41) | IBD (n = 147) | Overall (n = 188) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Had at least 1 follow-up surveillance test | 14 (67.7) | 102 (84.3) | 116 (81.7) |
| Results of TB test during surveillance, n (%) | |||
| Abnormal | 2 (4.9) | 5 (3.4) | 7 (3.7) |
| Negative | 28 (68.3) | 126 (85.7) | 154 (81.9) |
IBD, inflammatory bowel disease; TB, tuberculosis.
