Leprosy: a mimicking disease that clinicians should keep in mind
- Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology
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Villa RT, Moura AJF, Mendes TN, Tranquillini G, Zorzetto IFH
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Abstract
A long history of more than a decade of misdiagnosis is presented. Mention is made of immunosuppressive treatments and their frustrating results until the clinical suspicion of leprosy has led to further investigation and follow-up with home visits with the appropriate therapeutic approach and cure.
Keywords
rheumatoid arthritis, immunosuppressive therapy, biological agents, mycobacterium leprae, prednisone, anesthetic plaques
