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Epidermal necrolysis: SCORTEN performance in AIDS and non-AIDS patients
Wambier,Carlos Gustavo; Hoekstra,Thaís Angélica; Wambier,Sarah Perillo de Farias; Bueno Filho,Roberto; Vilar,Fernando CrivelentiAbstract: Background: Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are life-threatening blistering drug reactions with high incidence of ocular sequela. The term ‘Epidermal Necrolysis’ has been recently used to better describe the full spectrum of the disease that includes Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis at opposite ends, which differ by the extent of body surface area with ep...
Factors associated with seropositivity for APGL-Iamong household contacts of le...
Wambier,Carlos Gustavo; Wambier,Sarah Perillo de Farias; Furini,Renata Bazan; Simão,João Carlos Lopes; Frade,Marco Andrey CiprianiAbstract: INTRODUCTION: Leprosy is mainly transmitted among family members who share genetic and ambient factors. The clinical form of leprosy in the index case and kinship could be risk factors for leprosy transmission. High antibody levels in household contacts (HC) in the absence of neural or skin lesions may characterize latent infection. This study aimed to evaluate the association between seropositivity f...
Brazilian blood donation eligibility criteria for dermatologic patients
Wambier,Carlos Gustavo; Pereira,Caroline Silva; Prado Júnior,Benedito de Pina Almeida; Foss,Norma TiraboschiA focused and commented review on the impact of dermatologic diseases and interventions in the solidary act of donating blood is presented to dermatologists to better advise their patients. This is a review of current Brazilian technical regulations on hemotherapeutic procedures as determined by Ministerial Directive #1353/2011 by the Ministry of Health and current internal regulations of the Hemotherapy Center...
Gamasoidosis illustrated: from the nest to dermoscopy
Wambier,Carlos Gustavo; Wambier,Sarah Perillo de FariasGamasoidosis (acariasis, avian-mite dermatitis or bird-mite dermatitis) is a challenging diagnosis that is becoming more common because of the frequent use of window air conditioners in tropical countries. These devices may serve as shelters for nests of urban birds such as pigeons. Dermatologists should become familiar with this infestation to establish the correct diagnosis and treatment.