Bacterial, fungal and parasitic co-infections in leprosy: A scoping review

ConclusionWe observed a male-dominated pattern of co-infections among working-age individuals with multibacillary leprosy. Unlike prior studies reporting increased leprosy reactions in chronic viral co-infections, our findings did not indicate any increase among bacterial, fungal, or parasitic co-infections. Rather, co-infections with tuberculosis and leishmaniasis appeared to reduce leprosy reactions.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research