Clinical prediction rules for the diagnosis of neuritis in leprosy

Clinical prediction rules for the diagnosis of neuritis in leprosy

Abstract Background Diagnosing neuritis in leprosy patients with neuropathic pain or chronic neuropathy remains challenging since no specific laboratory or neurophysiological marker is available. Methods In a cross-sectional study developed at a leprosy outpatient clinic in Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazi...

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Main Authors: Louise Mara Giesel, Yara Hahr Marques Hökerberg, Izabela Jardim Rodrigues Pitta, Lígia Rocha Andrade, Debora Bartzen Moraes, José Augusto da Costa Nery, Euzenir Nunes Sarno, Marcia Rodrigues Jardim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Neuritis
Neuropathic pain
Leprosy
Clinical prediction rules
Sensitivity
Specificity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06545-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06545-2

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