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Proceedings of a Joint Meeting held between The Norwegian Society of Infectious Diseases and the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Oslo, 20th June 2008 [PDF]

, 2009
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) has a tradition of holding joint meetings with fellow European Societies, providing opportunities to facilitate discussion, exchange information, foster mutual interests and develop collaboration
Myrvang, Bjorn, Newport, Melanie J.
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Treatment advances in Vitiligo: An Updated Review

Dermatology Practical & Conceptual
Introduction Vitiligo is a common disorder of depigmentation caused by the progressive destruction of melanocytes that affects the skin, hair, and mucous membranes, clinically presenting as depigmented macules and leukotrichia.
Ishrat Binti Ismail, Yasmeen Jabeen Bhat, Mohd Shurjeel ul Islam   +2 more
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A rare case of lepromatous leprosy in Germany

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Roman Saternus, Gisela Bretzel, Tamaz Tsulaia, Kristin Burckhardt, Krista Yordanova, Sophie Elisabeth Müller, Steffen Jahn, Thomas Vogt, Sophie Schneitler   +8 more
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Molecular Evidence for the Aerial Route of Infection of Mycobacterium leprae and the Role of Asymptomatic Carriers in the Persistence of Leprosy.

Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2016
BACKGROUND  Leprosy persists as a public health problem. The chain of transmission and mechanism of infection are not completely understood. In the current study, we investigated the route of infection and of disease onset, from airway exposure ...
S. Araujo, Larissa Oliveira Freitas, L. Goulart, I. Goulart   +3 more
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Combating the Stigmatization of Leprosy: How the first decade of The Star’s publication made the case for romantic relationships and the preservation of domestic life in the Carville Leprosarium [PDF]

, 2013
The stigmatization of leprosy has long been acknowledged as one of the primary obstacles to not only effectively treating leprous patients on a physical level, but also achieving their integration and acceptance into society.
Reed, Gabriela
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THE HYPODERMIC USE OF CHAULMOOGRA OIL IN LEPROSY [PDF]

, 1917
Nathaniel Bercovitz
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Is Intralesional Methotrexate an Effective Alternative to Intralesional Triamcinolone in Alopecia Areata? Findings From a Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 24, Issue 8, August 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition resulting in hair loss, sometimes just in small patches but occasionally across larger areas like the entire scalp. For localized AA, treatments often involve injecting corticosteroids, such as triamcinolone acetonide (TrA), directly into the affected areas.
Narges Ghandi, Atiyeh Rashidi, Fatemeh Saberi, Robabeh Abedini, Nasim Tootoonchi, Hanie Babaie   +5 more
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VDR polymorphism, gene expression and vitamin D levels in leprosy patients from North Indian population

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018
Background Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae and mainly affects skin, peripheral nerves. Vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism has been found to be associated with leprosy.
I. Singh, M. Lavania, Vinay Kumar Pathak, M. Ahuja, R. Turankar, Vikram Singh, U. Sengupta   +6 more
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The role of the A C395 IFNGR1 mutation in determining susceptibility to intracellular infection in Malta [PDF]

, 2012
Background: The first human mycobacterial susceptibility gene was identified amongst four children on the island of Malta in 1995. All affected children were homozygous for a nonsense mutation at position 395 of the interferon gamma receptor 1 (IFNGR1 ...
Anderson, Suzanne T., Attard Montalto, Simon, Felice, Alex, Hibberd, Martin, Levin, Mike, Mangion, Mariella, Newport, Melanie J.   +6 more
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Analysis of chemical and genetic variability in wild hop (Humulus lupulus L.) populations of Kosovo

Plant Biology, Volume 27, Issue 5, Page 740-748, August 2025.
The study revealed phytochemical and genetic variability among and within wild hop populations in Kosovo, offering valuable insights for conservation and future breeding efforts. Abstract Hops is an economically important species due to its diverse secondary metabolites and extensive use in the brewing and medicinal industries.
B. Salihu, T. Samarakoon, B. Pulaj, C. L. Quave, B. Mustafa, A. Hajdari   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source