Peripheral nerve abnormality in HIV leprosy patients

Conclusions/SignificanceThe clinical characteristics of the two diseases should be considered in leprosy patients coinfected with HIV for better diagnosis and treatment of peripheral neuropathy. We suggest that new simplified assessment tools that allow the evaluation of the NFI of these patients be developed for use in the service.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research