| Literature DB >> 16779736 |
D M Scollard1, M P Joyce, T P Gillis.
Abstract
Humanized monoclonal antibodies to tumor necrosis factor- alpha are valuable for the treatment of rheumatologic conditions, but they have been associated with the development of serious infections. We report the first 2 cases of leprosy developing after treatment with infliximab. After discontinuation of infliximab, both patients developed type 1 ("reversal") leprosy reactions.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16779736 DOI: 10.1086/505222
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Infect Dis ISSN: 1058-4838 Impact factor: 9.079