Case report: Injected corticosteroids for treating leprosy isolated neuritis
One of the main manifestations of leprosy is peripheral nerve impairment. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to reduce the impact of neurological impairment, which can cause deformities and physical disabilities. Leprosy neuropathy can be acute or chronic, and neural involvement can occur b...
Main Authors: | Clarissa Neves Spitz, Izabela Jardim Rodrigues Pitta, Ligia Rocha Andrade, Anna Maria Sales, Euzenir Nunes Sarno, Nivaldo Ribeiro Villela, Roberta Olmo Pinheiro, Marcia Rodrigues Jardim |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-06-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1202108/full |
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