Unusual presentations of a severe type 2 leprosy reaction mimicking sepsis induced by helminth infection
This report demonstrated the challenge in the diagnosis and treatment of severe T2R. G iven that helminth infections may trigger severe T2R that mimics septic shock, health professionals need to be aware of this clinical presentation, especially in endemic regions of both diseases.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Sri Linuwih Menaldi Source Type: research
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