A nationwide population-based cohort study of the incidence of severe and rare infections among adults with psoriasis in Denmark.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with psoriasis have a high risk for multiple comorbid conditions. However, few studies have examined the association between psoriasis and severe and rare infections. This study reports the incidence of severe and rare infections (considered as rare in Denmark) among Danish patients with psoriasis, compared with the general population.

Objectives

The objectives of this study were to assess the incidence and risk of severe and rare infections in Danish patients with psoriasis and the matched general population, and to compare this risk for patients with severe or mild psoriasis with that of the general population.

Methods

Data for individuals aged ≥18 years who were alive and resident in the source population were collected from the Danish National

SUBMITTER: Loft N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9546100 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature