AZALEP a randomized controlled trial of azathioprine to treat leprosy nerve damage and Type 1 reactions in India: Main findings.
BACKGROUND:Leprosy Type 1 reactions are difficult to treat and only 70% of patients respond to steroid treatment. Azathioprine has been used as an immune-suppressant and we tested its efficacy in treating leprosy T1R. METHODOLOGY:Randomised controlled trial adding azathioprine to steroid treatment f...
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Main Authors: | Diana N J Lockwood (Author), Joydeepa Darlong (Author), Pitchaimani Govindharaj (Author), Royce Kurian (Author), Pamidipani Sundarrao (Author), Annamma S John (Author) |
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2017-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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