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Leprosy and Kaposi sarcoma presenting as an immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in a patient with AIDS.

Authors :
Medeiros, Sandra
Coelho, Ricardo
Fernandes, Cândida
Catarino, Maria Carmo
Afonso, Ana
Vieira, Raquel
Rodrigues, Ana
Cardoso, Jorge
Source :
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology; Sep2009, Vol. 61 Issue 3, p516-518, 3p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The simultaneous presence of infectious organisms within cutaneous lesions of Kaposi sarcoma in persons with AIDS has been demonstrated. We describe a patient with concurrent leprosy and Kaposi sarcoma presenting as an immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in the setting of AIDS. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01909622
Volume :
61
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
43875598
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2008.11.885