Immune reconstitution syndrome associated with leprosy: two cases

Summary Few cases of leprosy as immune reconstitution syndrome have been reported in patients with HIV/AIDS. Two cases of leprosy as immune reconstitution syndrome in AIDS persons are described, and clinical features, diagnostic criteria and pathogenesis are discussed.

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Published in:International journal of STD & AIDS 2008-02, Vol.19 (2), p.135-136
Main Authors: Deps, Patricia D, Gripp, Carolina G, Madureira, Brunela P R, Lucas, Elton A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active - adverse effects
Bacterial diseases
Biological and medical sciences
General aspects
HIV Infections - complications
HIV Infections - drug therapy
Human bacterial diseases
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - diagnosis
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - drug therapy
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - pathology
Immunopathology
Infectious diseases
Leprosy
Leprosy - diagnosis
Leprosy - drug therapy
Leprosy - pathology
Male
Medical sciences
Tropical bacterial diseases
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Summary:Summary Few cases of leprosy as immune reconstitution syndrome have been reported in patients with HIV/AIDS. Two cases of leprosy as immune reconstitution syndrome in AIDS persons are described, and clinical features, diagnostic criteria and pathogenesis are discussed.
ISSN:0956-4624
1758-1052
DOI:10.1258/ijsa.2007.007163