Enhanced il-6 and il-12b gene expression after SARS-CoV-2 infection in leprosy patients may increase the risk of neural damage

Experts have called attention to the possible negative impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19)–related cytokine storm syndrome on the progression of leprosy-related disabilities. We assessed the frequency of reactional states in patients co-infected with Mycobacterium leprae and severe acut...

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Main Authors: Morais Júnior, Gilberto Santos, Kurizky, Patricia Shu, Cerqueira, Selma Regina Penha Silva, Barroso, Daniel Holanda, Schulte, Heidi Luise, Albuquerque, Cleandro Pires de, Gois, Eliana Teles de, Espindola, Laila Salmen, Santana, Jaime Martins de, Bastos, Izabela Marques Dourado, Araújo, Carla Nunes de, Mota, Licia Maria Henrique da, Nóbrega, Otávio de Tolêdo, Gomes, Ciro Martins
Format: Artigo
Language: Inglês
Published: American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2021
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Online Access: https://repositorio.unb.br/handle/10482/41534
https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.21-0034
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