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Kumar B, Kaur S, Ganguly NK, Sharma S. Cutaneous responses to antigens and irritants in patients of leprosy. LEPROSY IN INDIA 1980; 52:405-10. [PMID: 7206636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Forty seven patients of various types of leprosy were skin tested with PPD, Dharmendra lepromin, DNCB, Coccidiodin, histamine and croton oil. Twenty five age matched normal controls were also included in the study. All types of leprosy patients reacted in smaller numbers and with decreased response to all antigens and irritants as compared to normal controls. Depression of response being minimum in tuberculoid and maximum in lepromatous group. None of the patients or controls reacted to coccidiodin. Details are given.
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Sharma SC, Talwar P, Kumar B, Sharma M, Kaur S, Bedi TR. Tinea Cruris in Chandigarh. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1980; 46:216-217. [PMID: 28218071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Kumar B, Kaur S, George T, Chakravarty RN, Ganguly NK. Serum lipids in leprosy. LEPROSY IN INDIA 1980; 52:433-9. [PMID: 7206641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Sera of 58 patients of various types of leprosy were tested for total fat, phospholipids, cholesterol and alpha and beta lipoproteins. Total fat and both fractions of lipoproteins were found to have values comparable to normals in all types of leprosy. Serum phospholipid levels were significantly reduced in LL type of leprosy as compared to normals and TT group of patients. Similarly cholesterol levels were found to have significantly no value in LL group compared to that of the controls.
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Kumar B, Ganguly NK, Kaur S, Sharma S, Chakravarty RN, Mahajan RC. Complete profile in leprosy. LEPROSY IN INDIA 1980; 52:217-22. [PMID: 7453136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Sharma SC, Narang AP, Kumar B, Koshy A, Datta DV, Kaur S. Drug metabolism in leprosy. Indian J Med Res 1980; 71:456-9. [PMID: 7390585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Kaur S, Kumar B, Chopra JS, Lamba G, Narang A. Acro-osteolysis (report of two cases and brief review of literature. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 1980; 82:45-56. [PMID: 6257440 DOI: 10.1016/0303-8467(80)90059-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Two siblings suffering from acro-osteolysis, a rare disorder, are discussed. Although three distinct types of acro-osteolysis, namely familial, idiopathic, and due to vinyl-chloride, are clearly defined, these patients did not fit into any category. They had intact nails, preserved tactile and sensory system, plantar ulceration and so sensory deficit. Nerve conduction studies showed prolongation of motor distal latencies in median, ulnar, posterior tibial and lateral popliteal nerves. Nerve biopsies from both patients showed severe loss of myelinated fibres of all sizes, but more so of small ones.
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Ganguly NK, Sharma S, Kumar B, Kaur S, Arora LD, Mahajan RC. Cholesterol lecithin charcoal card test for detection of gonococcal antibody--a preliminary observation. INDIAN J PATHOL MICR 1979; 22:323-6. [PMID: 548483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Sharma SC, Kumar B, Talwar P, Bedi TR, Kaur S. Nocardia Mycetoma At Unusual Site. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1979; 45:371-373. [PMID: 28223625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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A case of nocardial mycetoma is presented occurring at upper back. Clinical and laboratory studies established the diagnosis. Excellent therapeutic response was obtained with sulphadiazine alone within five months of therapy.
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Talwar P, Hunjan BS, Kaur S, Kumar B, Chitkara NL. Study of human dermatomycosis. Indian J Med Res 1979; 70:187-94. [PMID: 160399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Sharma S, Ganguly NK, Kumar B, Kaur S, Chakravarty RN. T and B lymphocytes and blastogenesis in leprosy. LEPROSY IN INDIA 1979; 51:194-202. [PMID: 314551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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T and B cell percentages and their blastogenic response to PPD and lepromin have been studied in 107 patients of various types of leprosy. T cell counts and their blastogenic response were found to be considerably lower in all types of leprosy as compared to the normal. The counts and stimulation were the lowest for lepromatous leprosy. B cell counts were unaltered in all types of leprosy.
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Kaur S, Malik SK, Kumar B, Singh MP, Chakravarty RN. Respiratory system involvement in leprosy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEPROSY AND OTHER MYCOBACTERIAL DISEASES : OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE INTERNATIONAL LEPROSY ASSOCIATION 1979; 47:18-25. [PMID: 376452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Ayyagari A, Agarwal KC, Kaur S, Iyer RV, Kumar B. Prevalence of Corynebacterium diphtheriae in pyoderma and other skin lesions. INDIAN J PATHOL MICR 1979; 22:37-45. [PMID: 120849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Bedi TR, Kumar B, Kaur S. Histopathologic study of clinically normal appearing skin in lepromatous leprosy. LEPROSY IN INDIA 1979; 51:78-80. [PMID: 376944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Skin biopsies from clinically normal skin of the scalp, axillary and groin regions in 20 lepromatous leprosy patients revealed significant histopathological findings in upto 25 percent of the patients. The positive findings could, perhaps, be enhanced by studying larger skin materials from these body areas. Indeed, no skin area appears to be immune from invasion by Myco. leprae.
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Malik SK, Kher V, Kaur S, Kumar B. Cough reflex in leprosy. THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF CHEST DISEASES & ALLIED SCIENCES 1978; 20:149-53. [PMID: 750428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Bedi TR, Kaur S, Kumar B. Red grain mycetoma of the scalp (Actinomadura pelletieri). A case report from India. Mycopathologia 1978; 63:127-8. [PMID: 692630 DOI: 10.1007/bf00441259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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A case of red grain mycetoma on the scalp is described. The disease, caused by Actinomadura pelletieri, is extremely rare in this part of the world, and from India this is perhaps the first case with scalp involvement. The lesion showed satisfactory response to partial excision followed by chemotherapy with streptomycin.
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Kaur S, Kumar B, Bedi TR, Sehgal S. Papillon Lefevre syndrome (report of two families). Indian Pediatr 1978; 15:593-8. [PMID: 152737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Khattri HN, Radhakrishnan K, Kaur S, Kumar B, Wahi PL. Cardiac dysautonomia in leprosy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEPROSY AND OTHER MYCOBACTERIAL DISEASES : OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE INTERNATIONAL LEPROSY ASSOCIATION 1978; 46:172-4. [PMID: 567202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Responses to various tests of cardiovascular reflexes were studied in 15 patients with leprosy. Heart rate was continuously monitored by electrocardiogram and blood pressure was recorded simultaneously. Three patients showed evidence of cardiac dysautonomia, showing involvement of both the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. These three patients belonged to the bacilliferous group.
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Radhakrishnan K, Shenoy KT, Kumar B, Kaur S, Khattri HN. Orthostatic hypotension in lepromatous leprosy. Neurol India 1978; 26:25-7. [PMID: 683419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Kaur S, Mehta SK, Kumar B, Chakravarty RN, Sidhu HK. Involvement of the gastrointestinal tract in leprosy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEPROSY AND OTHER MYCOBACTERIAL DISEASES : OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE INTERNATIONAL LEPROSY ASSOCIATION 1978; 46:35-41. [PMID: 77258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Kaur S, Kumar B. Study of apparently uninvolved skin in leprosy as regards bacillary population at various sites. LEPROSY IN INDIA 1978; 50:38-44. [PMID: 349263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Slit smears form 16 LL and 4 BL patients were taken from scalp, axilla, inguinal regions and apparently involved skin patch. The bacilli were found in 100% LL and 75% BL patients at all sites. Scalp showed AFB in all LL and 3 out of 4 BL cases. No lesions were seen on the scalp. Bacterial morphology showed no uniform pattern. Contrary to belief, no immune zones were found on the skin as judged by results of bacteriological examination. Our studies do not support the view that the leprosy bacillus has a predilection for sites with relatively low temperature as far as human leprosy is concerned.
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Kumar B, Kaur S, Lamba GS, Narang A. Klippel Trenaunay Weber syndrome. Indian Pediatr 1977; 14:1019-21. [PMID: 208967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Kaur S, Kumar B, Gupta SK. Fine needle aspiration of lymph nodes in leprosy. A study of bacteriologic and morphologic indices. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEPROSY AND OTHER MYCOBACTERIAL DISEASES : OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE INTERNATIONAL LEPROSY ASSOCIATION 1977; 45:369-72. [PMID: 564884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Lymph node aspiration was performed from the inguinal group of lymph nodes in 16 patients having lepromatous or borderline leprosy. In the same group of patients impression smears of excised lymph node and slit smears of the skin were also studied. This study made it obvious that the aspiration biopsy technic gave similar information regarding the Bacteriologic (BI) and Morphologic Indices (MI) as the impression smears of excised lymph nodes. The technic of aspiration being simple and nontraumatic is recommended for the follow-up of patients on antileprosy drugs and in reactional phases.
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Yumnam IS, Kaur S, Kumar B, Rastogi GK. Evaluation of thyroid functions in leprosy. I. Thyroid function tests. LEPROSY IN INDIA 1977; 49:485-91. [PMID: 604656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Twenty six patients of different types of leprosy were studied for radio active iodine uptake (I131) and serum levels of triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). None of the patients had clinical evidence of thyroid involvement. No significant difference was found between the values obtained in patients and normals and in different varieties of leprosy.
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