Jihan Rosita Author

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Bullous Erythema Nodosum Leprosum: a rare case

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Jihan Rosita

Introduction: Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by Mycobacterium Leprae. There are two types of Lepra reaction, Reversal Reaction (type 1 lepra reaction) and Erythema nodosum leprosum (type 2 lepra reaction). Skin lesions in type 2 lepra reaction manifest as numerous erythematous and tender nodules and plaques in different parts of the body. Bullous lesions are rarely found in type 2 lepra reaction.

Case Report: A 31 years old male, with multiple painful reddish swelling and fluid filled lesions in his face, trunk and extremities. He has been diagnosed as lepromatous leprosy on WHO multidrug therapy (MDT) for the past 13 months. There were several history of type 2 lepra reaction, which manifest as multiple painful reddish sw... view more»

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