An unusual case of multibacillary leprosy mimicking prurigo nodularis. Issue 7 (27th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Noormohammadpour, Pedram; Kamyab‐Hesari, Kambiz; Razavi, Zahra; Dolatyabi, Nooshin; Taghizadeh Fazli, Jafar; Daneshpazhooh, Maryam; Nouri, Zeinab
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 8:Issue 7(2020)
• Page Start: 1234
• Page End: 1237
• Publication Date: 2020-04-27
• Subjects: leprosy -- multibacillary -- prurigo; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2897
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease with a wide range of clinical manifestations. The early diagnosis of leprosy is a worldwide challenge. We present a case of leprosy with unusual severe pruritus and generalized excoriated papules and nodules. Abstract : Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease with a wide range of clinical manifestations. The early diagnosis of leprosy is a worldwide challenge. We present a case of leprosy with unusual severe pruritus and generalized excoriated papules and nodules.