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Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) in the clinical forms of leprosy
, 1998 Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) are autoantibodies against enzymes present in primary granules of neutrophils and lysosomes of monocytes detected in systemic vasculitis and in other diseases, including infections, ANCA are markers of active
Ferraz, AAF +4 more
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Medical Anthropology Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract This article examines the embodied and institutional forms of marginalization experienced by Mexican deportees in Tijuana. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork conducted in clinics and social service organizations, it explores how deportees are corporeally stigmatized, denied legal recognition, and pathologized as addicts in need of coercive ...
Carlos Martinez
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PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018 BackgroundAlthough leprosy is one of the oldest diseases known to humanity, it remains largely misunderstood. Misconceptions about leprosy lead to stigma towards people with the disease.
Earnest Njih Tabah +6 more
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Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.Abstract The primary objective is to critically analyze approaches to local therapy for periodontal disease, particularly in light of its well‐established systemic implications. We specifically address common misconceptions and overestimations regarding the potential of local treatments in contrast to their actual clinical effectiveness.
Andrea Mombelli, Alkisti Zekeridou
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Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives Hansen disease is a neglected infectious disease associated with reactional inflammation, neuropathy and long‐term disability. Renal involvement and sarcopenia have been described separately, but their clinical coexistence has received limited attention. This review examines evidence for a hypothesised renal–functional vulnerability
Kleberson de Oliveira +6 more
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The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2014 Marcos, Luis A. +2 more
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Elimination of Leprosy as a public health problem by 2000 AD: an epidemiological perspective
The Pan African Medical Journal, 2011 BACKGROUND: Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae and manifests as damage to the skin and peripheral nerves. The disease is dreaded because it causes deformities, blindness and disfigurement.
Dickson Shey Nsagha +8 more
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Leprosy Review, 1934 NO CENTURY in the history of medicine has seen such revolutionary changes in our conception of disease, especially in the realm of treatment, as has the twentieth century, particularly in the last 30 years. New discoveries have given rise to fresh approaches to diseases which hitherto were considered incurable, and many of these diseased conditions ...
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Experimental models of leprosy
Vestnik Dermatologii i Venerologii, 2017 Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is a chronic granulomatous bacterial disease which mainly affects skin and peripheral nervous system. Leprosy is caused by the obligate intercellular pathogen known as Mycobacterium leprae.
A. A. Kubanov +3 more
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European Eating Disorders Review, Volume 34, Issue 6, Page 1443-1453, November 2026.ABSTRACT Objective To explore barriers and facilitators to help‐seeking by people from under‐served groups in eating disorders (EDs). Methods Seventeen participants with lived experience of an ED, identifying as members of groups traditionally under‐served in ED research (ethnic minority, sexual or gender minority, or men), took part in semi‐structured
Jessica Wilkins +3 more
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