@article{22500,
  keywords = {leprosy},
  author = {Scheinberg M and Ribeiro SL E and Pereira HL A and Mangueira CL and Ferreira C and Rosseto E},
  title = {The development of arthritis and antinuclear antibodies correlate with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in patients with leprosy.},
  abstract = {Leprosy, a chronic granulomatous infection, presents with cutaneous and neurological manifestations. Musculoskeletal involvement, though the third most common manifestation, is underdiagnosed.1 ,2 In its natural history, other immune manifestations besides articular manifestations may be present, such as the presence of autoantibodies.3 ,4 There is evidence that vitamin D influences the activity of immune-mediated diseases, particularly autoimmune diseases.5 ,6 Amazon is a state in the northern part of Brazil where the disease is endemic. It has a high level of sunshine, so a low prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency would be expected},
  year = {2012},
  journal = {Annals of the rheumatic diseases},
  month = {2012 Jun 23},
  issn = {1468-2060},
  language = {eng},
}