Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Lepromatous Leprosy Coinfection

• Main Authors: F. A. Sendrasoa (Author), I. M. Ranaivo (Author), O. Raharolahy (Author), M. Andrianarison (Author), L. S. Ramarozatovo (Author), F. Rapelanoro Rabenja (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Simultaneous occurrence of leprosy and pulmonary tuberculosis is reported infrequently in the modern era. We report a case of pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosed in patient being treated with glucocorticoids for complications of leprosy (type II reaction). Physicians should recognize that the leprosy p...