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Coexistence of Scrofuloderma and Lepromatous Leprosy in Reaction: A Case Report. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT Leprosy and tuberculosis (TB) are both chronic granulomatous infections caused by bacilli of the genus Mycobacterium. The simultaneous occurrence of cutaneous tuberculosis and leprosy is rare. We report a 56‐year‐old male presenting with painful erythematous nodules and plaques over the face and extremities for 1 week, along with asymptomatic ...
Khadka A +3 more
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A rare case of lepromatous leprosy in Germany. [PDF]
J Dtsch Dermatol GesJDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, Volume 23, Issue 11, Page 1454-1456, November 2025.
Saternus R +8 more
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Role of S-100 Immunostaining in Demonstration of Nerve Changes and Quantification of Dendritic Cells in Leprosy [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014 Background: A definitive diagnosis of leprosy is based on a demonstration of either acid-fast bacilli or nerve elements within the granulomas. On routine hematoxylin and eosin stains, the nerve fibers are not easily identifiable. In this study, S-100
Anand Mohanraj, Sowmya Srinivasan
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New Insight into the Pathogenesis of Erythema Nodosum Leprosum: The Role of Activated Memory T-Cells. [PDF]
, 2017 Memory T-cells, particularly, effector memory T cells are implicated in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases and may contribute to tissue injury and disease progression.
Abraham Aseffa +8 more
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Double trouble: a case of von Recklinghausen’s disease with coexistent lepromatous leprosy
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2011 Leprosy (or Hansen disease) is a tropical disease which affects the skin and nerves leading to deformities and disabilities. Von Recklinghausen's disease (neurofibromatosis 1) is a well-recognized genetic disorder with both cutaneous and systemic ...
Kaliaperumal Karthikeyan +2 more
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Dermatology Online Journal, 2008 Lepromatous leprosy is a form of chronic granulomatous disease that is caused by infection with Mycobacterium leprae. Early involvement is marked by widespread, ill-defined, erythematous papules and plaques. With early intervention, leprosy is a curable disease; however, if not recognized and treated promptly, permanent sequelae and disability result ...
Mahlberg, Matthew J, Levis, William R
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Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, 2015 Lepromatous leprosy is usually generalized at diagnosis and may consist of erythematous macules, papules and nodules containing abundant Mycobacterium leprae and affecting wide spread areas of the skin.
Khalid M. Alwunais
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Anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha therapy during murine Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteremia: increased mortality in the absence of liver injury. [PDF]
, 2003 Klebsiella pneumoniae is a leading cause of gram-negative bacterial pneumonia, often resulting in bacteremia concurrent with the localized pulmonary infection.
Cogen, Anna L +4 more
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Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2010 We studied the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in patients with leprosy and the effects of co-infection on the immune response to Helicobacter antigens in the polar groups of leprosy (lepromatous and tuberculoid).
Neluka Fernando +3 more
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Clinical course of erythema nodosum leprosum: an 11-year cohort study in Hyderabad, India. [PDF]
, 2006 Erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) or type 2 lepra reactions complicate lepromatous leprosy and borderline lepromatous leprosy. We report an 11-year retrospective case record analysis of 481 outpatients with borderline lepromatous and lepromatous leprosy at
Pocaterra, Leonor +6 more
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