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Two Patients with Leprosy and the Sudden Appearance of Inflammation in the Skin and New Sensory Loss

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Key Learning PointsN Leprosy reactions contribute significantly to neurological sequelae and functional and anatomical impairment.N Leprosy reactions occur among patients with borderline and lepromatous leprosy and may occur prior to the initiation of MDT, during MDT, or even years after its completion.

Source: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0000425

Authors: Carlos Franco-Paredes, Jesse T. Jacob, Barbara Stryjewska, Leo Yoder

Institutions: Emory University, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, National Hansen's Disease Program

Language: English

Topic: Leprosy Research and Treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,670