Clinical variables associated with leprosy reactions and persistence of physical impairment

Clinical variables associated with leprosy reactions and persistence of physical impairment

Introduction Leprosy is a chronic disease that affects skin and peripheral nerves. Disease complications include reactional episodes and physical impairment. One World Health Organization (WHO) goal of leprosy programs is to decrease the number of grade 2 impairment diagnoses by 2015. This study aim...

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Main Authors: Daniela Teles de Oliveira, Jonnia Sherlock, Enaldo Vieira de Melo, Karla Caroline Vieira Rollemberg, Telma Rodrigues Santos da Paixao, Yasmin Gama Abuawad, Marise do Vale Simon, Malcolm Duthie, Amelia Ribeiro de Jesus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2013-10-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Subjects:
Leprosy
Leprosy reactions
Physical impairment
Corticosteroid treatment
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