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Leprosy type 1 reaction (formerly reversal reaction) by Naafs, Bernard, MD, PhD, van Hees, Colette L.M., MD

“…Abstract Nerve damage leading to impairment and permanent disability is the major problem in the course of a leprosy infection. Most of the damage occurs…”
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Be aware: ‘Leprosy’! Not for nothing an NTD by Naafs, Bernard

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High Frequency of Symptomatic Zinc Deficiency in Infants in Northern Ethiopia by Albertin, Cristiana, Morrone, Aldo, Ricceri, Federica, Abebe, Zerihun, Dassoni, Federica, Naafs, Bernard

“…Zinc deficiency occurs in infants when its demand exceeds its supply. It presents with cutaneous signs which, in severe cases, are associated with diarrhea,…”
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Enhancing Sensitivity of Detection of Immune Responses to Mycobacterium leprae Peptides in Whole-Blood Assays by Geluk, Annemieke, van der Ploeg-van Schip, Jolien J, van Meijgaarden, Krista E, Commandeur, Susanna, Drijfhout, Jan W, Benckhuijsen, Willemien E, Franken, Kees L M C, Naafs, Bernard, Ottenhoff, Tom H M

“…Classifications Services CVI Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley Reddit…”
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World leprosy day 2018: How forward respecting the past? by Naafs, Bernard

“…Duthie et al[8] developed a lateral flow test readable by mobile phone that used a fusion protein of two M. leprae-specific proteins [leprosy IDRI diagnostic-1…”
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Rural dermatology in the tropics by Naafs, Bernard, MD, PhD, Padovese, Valeska, MD

“…Abstract Rural dermatology in the tropics is determined by socioeconomic factors, climate, and skin type. Lack of interest of the profession leads to late and…”
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World leprosy day 2018: How forward respecting the past#x003F by Naafs, Bernard

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Clinical aspects of the reversal reaction by Bernard Naafs

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Leishmaniasis recidivans in Ethiopia: cutaneous and mucocutaneous features by Dassoni, Federica, Daba, Frehiwot, Naafs, Bernard, Morrone, Aldo

“…Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is endemic in Ethiopia. An unusual clinical form of this disease is leishmaniasis recidivans (LR), a prolonged, relapsing form of…”
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Treatment of Leprosy: science or politics? by Naafs, Bernard

“…Summary Objective  To review the history of the treatment of leprosy and leprosy reactions after World War II. Methods  Treatments based on experience and…”
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Allergic skin reactions in the tropics by Naafs, Bernard

“…Cutaneous allergic reactions are relatively common in tropical countries, with some caused by the tropical environment and others by changes in the traditional…”
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Quality of life of patients with vitiligo attending the Regional Dermatology Training Center in Northern Tanzania by Kiprono, Samson, Chaula, Baraka, Makwaya, Cyprian, Naafs, Bernard, Masenga, John

“…Background  Vitiligo is an acquired, predominantly asymptomatic, depigmenting disorder with profound psychological effects. Methods  This was a cross‐sectional…”
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Rural dermatology in the tropics: Tropical Dermatology: Part III by NAAFS, Bernard, PADOVESE, Valeska

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Detection of shared antigenic determinants between Mycobacterium leprae heat shock protein 65 and human heat shock protein 60 by David Njoo, Ricardo.V.P. Hu, Bhupendra Tank, Arend.H.J. Kolk, Angela Kooy, René Kant, Bernard Naafs

“…In these studies, it was investigated whether M. leprae and man share antigenic determinants which may be located on Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs), and which may…”
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Leprosy and tuberculosis co-infection: clinical and immunological report of two cases and review of the literature by Trindade, Maria Ângela B, Miyamoto, Denise, Benard, Gil, Sakai-Valente, Neusa Y, Vasconcelos, Dewton de M, Naafs, Bernard

“…A review of the records of patients seen between 2004 and 2011 at the Dermatology Clinic of the São Paulo University Medical School showed that only two…”
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Case Report: Leprosy and Tuberculosis Co-Infection: Clinical and Immunological Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature by Trindade, Maria Angela B, Miyamoto, Denise, Benard, Gil, Sakai-Valente, Neusa Y, Vasconcelos, Dewton de M, Naafs, Bernard

“…A review of the records of patients seen between 2004 and 2011 at the Dermatology Clinic of the Sao Paulo University Medical School showed that only two…”
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Cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis resembling borderline-tuberculoid leprosy: a new clinical presentation? by Dassoni, Federica, Abebe, Zerihun, Naafs, Bernard, Morrone, Aldo

“…Both cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis are endemic in Northern Ethiopia. The different clinical presentations depend on the responsible organism and…”
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Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis and leprosy: case report and literature review by Trindade, Maria Angela Bianconcini, Silva, Lana Luiza da Cruz, Braz, Lucia Maria Almeida, Amato, Valdir Sabbaga, Naafs, Bernard, Sotto, Mirian Nacagami

“…Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is a dermal complication of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), which may occur after or during treatment. It has been…”
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Leprosy and HIV coinfection: a critical approach by Massone, Cesare, Talhari, Carolina, Ribeiro-Rodrigues, Rodrigo, Sindeaux, Renata Helena Monteiro, Mira, Marcelo Távora, Talhari, Sinesio, Naafs, Bernard

“…An increase in leprosy among HIV patients, similar to that observed in patients with TB, was expected approximately 20 years ago. Studies conducted in the…”
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Detecção de determinantes antigênicos compartilhados entre a proteína de choque térmico 65 do Mycobacterium leprae e proteína de choque térmico 60 humana by David Njoo, Ricardo.V.P. Hu, Bhupendra Tank, Arend.H.J. Kolk, Angela Kooy, René Kant, Bernard Naafs

“…Nestes estudos foram investigados se o Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae) e o homem compartilham determinantes antigênicos que podem estar localizados nas…”
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