Table 2 Deaths in the infliximab group
Age group(years)Cause of deathNo of infusionsTime since last infusion (months)Other immunosuppression
40–59Sudden death10.5MTX
40–59Sudden death106AZA, certolizumab, adalimumab
20–39Sudden death466AZA, MTX
40–59Unknown241AZA
40–59Cholangiocarcinoma253AZA, MTX
40–59Secondary amyloidosis with multiple organ failure529AZA
40–59Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy424AZA, natalizumab
40–59Suicide24AZA
⩾60Unknown following abdominal operation102AZA
⩾60Aspergillus infection200.5AZA, MTX
40–59Pancreatic cancer161AZA
20–39Metastatic adenocarcinoma of unknown origin2120AZA
  • AZA, azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine; MTX, methotrexate.