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December 1, 2003Leprosy ReviewOpen Access

Treatment duration of reversal reaction: a reappraisal. Back to the past

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In this paper, earlier data on the length of prednisolone treatment are re-examined. Based on those data and supported by the literature and the author's own observations, it can be concluded that type I leprosy reaction should be treated with prednisolone for a longer period than the 12 weeks, advised by the WHO. The paper also warns against silent nerve damage that may occur when prednisolone is discontinued early.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6ab08699698a30113fec9170 https://doi.org/10.47276/lr.74.4.328

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