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Ioannis D. Xynos

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Leishmaniasis, autoimmune rheumatic disease, and anti–tumor necrosis factor therapy, Europe.

2009

We report 2 cases of leishmaniasis in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases in Greece. To assess trends in leishmaniasis reporting in this patient population, we searched the literature for similar reports from Europe. Reports increased during 2004–2008, especially for patients treated with anti–tumor necrosis factor agents.

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