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Rare concurrence of lepromatous leprosy and cutaneous tuberculosis.

Authors :
Muna B
Neerukonda P
Source :
International journal of mycobacteriology [Int J Mycobacteriol] 2023 Apr-Jun; Vol. 12 (2), pp. 207-209.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The coinfection of leprosy and tuberculosis has been rarely reported in literature. A middle-aged man who was a known case of hepatitis B infection had presented with ichthyosis with claw hand deformity and submandibular swelling, which were diagnosed with lepromatous leprosy and scrofuloderma, respectively.<br />Competing Interests: None

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2212-554X
Volume :
12
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of mycobacteriology
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
37338487
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijmy.ijmy_83_23