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811. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Prednisolone vs. Interleukin 17 A Inhibitor Secuinumab in the Management of Type 1 Lepra Reaction in Leprosy Patients
BACKGROUND: Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Type 1 lepra reactions (T1R) are delayed hypersensitivity (Type IV) reactions which if not treated promptly leads to disability affecting eyes, hands and feet. IL-17 A which is produced mainly by inflam...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2018
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6254982/ http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofy210.818 |