Arthritis and diagnosis of leprosy: a case report and review of the literature

• Main Authors: Tania Rita Moreno de Oliveira Fernandes (Author), Juliana Pedrosa Korinfskin (Author), Mariana Mercês Mesquita Espíndola (Author), Lis Moreno de Oliveira Corrêa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia, 2014-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Leprosy is clinically characterized by involvement of peripheral nerves and skin. The immunological profile of the individual defines the diversity of clinical manifestations, from skin disorders to systemic manifestations, especially the articulation ones, common in multibacillary forms, which may...