Leishmaniasis, Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease, and Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor Therapy, Europe

Leishmaniasis, Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease, and Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor Therapy, Europe

We report 2 cases of leishmaniasis in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases in Greece. To assess trends in leishmaniasis reporting in this patient population, we searched the literature for similar reports from Europe. Reports increased during 2004–2008, especially for patients treated with an...

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Main Authors: Ioannis D. Xynos, Maria G. Tektonidou, Dimitrios Pikazis, Nikolaos V. Sipsas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2009-06-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Anti-TNF
tumor necrosis factor
leishmaniasis
rheumatic disease
autoimmune diseases
parasites
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/15/6/09-0101_article

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