Reactional states in borderline leprosy
These may be of two types, and usually follow specific drug therapy. Immune complexes, T-cell mediated responses, tumour necrosis factor and sequence-specific antibodies have been implicated in the pathogenesis of these conditions.
Reference
- Scollard DM, Adams LB, Gillis TP, Krahenbuhl JL, Truman RW, Williams DL. The continuing challenges of leprosy. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2006 Apr;19(2):338-81
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