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Anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha therapy provokes latent leishmaniasis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis.

Authors :
Franklin G
Greenspan J
Chen S
Source :
Annals of clinical and laboratory science [Ann Clin Lab Sci] 2009 Spring; Vol. 39 (2), pp. 192-5.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

It has been reported that anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha therapy increases the risk of opportunistic infections including rare case reports of leishmaniasis. Here we report a case of latent cutaneous leishmaniasis, which was provoked by anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha therapy in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1550-8080
Volume :
39
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annals of clinical and laboratory science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19429808