Use of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF α) antagonists in a patient with psoriasis and Chagas disease

• Main Authors: Cristián Navarrete-Dechent (Author), Daniela Majerson (Author), Marisa Torres (Author), Daniela Armijo (Author), Mahir Patel (Author), Alan Menter (Author), Claudia de la Cruz (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia, 2015-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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AbstractThere are several studies on the benefits of using TNFα antagonists in the treatment of psoriasis, but few studies addressing the interaction of these drugs with chronic infections. We report the case of a 52-year-old patient diagnosed with psoriasis refractory to traditional systemic agents...