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Will cases of leprosy reaction increase with COVID-19 infection?
Abstract
The Brazilian Society of Hansen’s Disease issued an alert on leprosy and COVID-19 coinfection that warned of the risk of infection in those individuals being treated for leprosy reactions. However, further clarification on epidemiological predictions for the COVID-19 infection and its possible role as an immune stimulus triggering leprosy reactions are necessary.
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Journal Article