Publications by authors named "Saadia Oliveira Ribeiro"
Erythema nodosum as an atypical dermatological manifestation of HTLV-1 infection: A case report and literature review.
Alice Palmeira Nascimento Cerqueira Ariana Leal Borges da Cruz Matheus Nascimento Moura Leon Fernandes Cariús Carolina Souza Santana Saadia Oliveira Ribeiro
Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- HTLV-1 is a virus linked to various diseases, but many associated conditions remain poorly understood, leading to challenges in diagnosis.
- Skin issues like infectious dermatitis are common in HTLV-1 patients, but other manifestations, such as erythema nodosum (EN), may also occur.
- A new case highlights the need to consider HTLV-1 in diagnosing EN, particularly in areas where the virus is prevalent, especially since the patient had been asymptomatic for a long time.
Article Synopsis
- * A study conducted in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, assessed 67 patients from 2021 to 2022, revealing demographics such as 79.1% female and 80.6% identifying as heterosexual, with a notable percentage reporting inconsistent condom use.
- * Over one-third of participants suffered from HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP), emphasizing a need for targeted public