Coexistence of Cutaneous Tuberculosis (Scrofuloderma) and Hanseniasis-A Rare Presentation

Coexistence of Cutaneous Tuberculosis (Scrofuloderma) and Hanseniasis-A Rare Presentation

Cutaneous tuberculosis, pulmonary tuberculosis and hanseniasis are all caused by different spp. of Mycobacterium, an intracellular pathogen whose development depends on impaired cell mediated immunity. Scrofuloderma is the most common variant of cutaneous tuberculosis, which is characterized by a...

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Main Authors: Chandan Kumar Das, Ashoka Mahapatra, Manasi Manaswini Das, Debasish Sahoo, Nirupama Chayani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2014-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
co-infection
m. tuberculosis
leprosy
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4033/44-%207050_311213_7050_171213_E(C)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(AK)_PFA2(H)_PF2(NJH)_BO(NJH).pdf

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