Leprosy type 1 reactions and erythema nodosum leprosum
Leprosy reactions are a major cause of nerve damage and morbidity in a significant proportion of leprosy patients. Reactions are immunologically mediated and can occur even after successful completion of multi-drug therapy. This review focuses on the epidemiology, pathology and treatment of leprosy type 1 reactions, erythema nodosum leprosum and silent neuropathy.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia
2008
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962008000100010 |
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