Immune reconstitution syndrome associated with leprosy: two cases.
Few cases of leprosy as immune reconstitution syndrome have been reported in patients with HIV/AIDS. Two cases of leprosy as immune reconstitution syndrome in AIDS persons are described, and clinical features, diagnostic criteria and pathogenesis are discussed.
Deps
Patricia D
PD
Dermatology Service, Department of Social Medicine, Centre of Health Ciências da Saúde, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória-ES, Brazil. pdeps@uol.com.br
Gripp
Carolina G
CG
Madureira
Brunela P R
BP
Lucas
Elton A
EA
D000328:Adult; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / Q000009:adverse effects; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D054019:Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D007918:Leprosy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male