Cardiovascular disease risk factors and markers of oxidative stress and DNA damage in leprosy patients in Southern Nigeria.

• Main Authors: Iya Eze Bassey (Author), Inyeneobong Ernest Inyang (Author), Uwem Okon Akpan (Author), Idongesit Kokoabasi Paul Isong (Author), Bassey Edward Icha (Author), Victoria Micheal Ayawan (Author), Racheal Ekanem Peter (Author), Hopefaith Adode Itita (Author), Prince Ukam Odumusor (Author), Eyoanwan Graziani Ekanem (Author), Okon Ekwerre Essien (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Leprosy reduces quality of life of affected persons. Oxidative stress caused by reactive oxygen species may play a vital role in the pathogenesis of leprosy. This study evaluated anthropometric indices, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), lipid profile, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total plasma perox...