Diffuse lepromatous leprosy caused by dual infection of mycobacterium leprae and mycobacterium lepromatosis: A case report
M. lepromatosis is the dominant cause of leprosy in Mexico and it co-exists with M. leprae in endemic areas as the once elusive second cause of leprosy. A 41-year-old Madurese woman came with multiple ulcer on her legs, hands and buttock. The ulcers were described as wide and deep, covered with bla...
Main Authors: | Ridha Ramadina Widiatma, Hari Sukanto |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2019-04-01
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Series: | Dermatology Reports |
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Online Access: | https://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/dr/article/view/8094 |
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