Strong site-specific association of pharyngeal cultures with the onset of psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis, regardless of pathogen

ConclusionThere is a strong site-specific association between pharyngeal culture samples and an increased risk of PsA and psoriasis, regardless of the pathogen. This may indicate that the site of infection, rather than the pathogen, is associated with increased risk.
Source: Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research