| Literature DB >> 8336322 |
Abstract
Recent reports have emphasized the importance of the rheumatic manifestations in leprosy, especially the lepromatous form. Lepromatous leprosy has been associated with the production of autoantibodies of various types. The incidence and potential pathogenetic significance of autoantibodies, especially rheumatoid factor and antinuclear antibodies in patients with leprosy is reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 1993 PMID: 8336322
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Rheumatol ISSN: 0315-162X Impact factor: 4.666