Persistent Infection Versus Type 2 Immunological Reaction in Lepromatous Leprosy

• Main Authors: Melinda B. Tanabe MD (Author), Ashley Rae Group MD (Author), Liliana Rincon MD (Author), Barbara M. Stryjewska MD (Author), Juan C. Sarria MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The distinction between persistent infection and immunologic reactions in leprosy is often difficult but critically important since their management is different. We present the case of a 51-year-old Vietnamese female who presented in 2015 with areas of erythema and skin infiltration on face and che...