Lepromatous leprosy associated with the use of anti-TNF α therapy: case report.
Rev Bras Reumatol
; 50(3): 333-9, 2010.
Article
em En, Pt
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21125169
TNF blockers have been used in the treatment of several types of chronic inflammatory arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis. However, many doubts regarding the safety and high risk of infectious diseases in these patients remain. The main objective of this report was to present a case of lepromatous leprosy in a rheumatoid arthritis patient using TNF blockers. The development of adverse events should be rigorously observed, especially those related to infectious agents. Thus, appropriate investigation of skin lesions in patients receiving anti-TNFα therapy is recommended, as the initial clinical manifestation may be unusual, particularly in endemic regions in Brazil.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Hanseníase Virchowiana
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Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa
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Anticorpos Monoclonais
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
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Pt
Revista:
Rev Bras Reumatol
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil