Rheumatic manifestations of leprosy: clinical aspects.

Pernambuco, J C; Cossermelli-Messina, W · J Rheumatol · 1993

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Abstract

Articular manifestations had been identified in leprosy in ancient times. However, for the last 5 decades, the focus has been on inflammatory changes resembling rheumatologic diseases. Better understanding of these manifestations is important both to improve therapy and to clarify the pathogenetic mechanisms involved in leprosy.

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