@article{103415,
  keywords = {Case report, Drug Eruptions, Sweden, Mimick, leprosy},
  author = {Alvergren G and Hammarström H and Polyza S and Johansson I},
  title = {A Rare Case of Leprosy in Sweden Mimicking Drug Eruption},
  abstract = {<p>Leprosy (morbus Hansen), caused by Mycobacterium leprae, remains a global health concern in endemic regions, with approximately 200,000 new cases reported annually. In contrast, it is exceedingly rare in Northern Europe, where only sporadic cases are seen. We report a patient with widespread cutaneous<br />
lesions diagnosed as lepromatous leprosy in Sweden. This case underscores the crucial role of healthcare professionals in nonendemic regions to maintain a high index of suspicion for leprosy when evaluating patients from endemic areas who present with unexplained skin lesions or neuropathy.</p>
},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Acta Dermato-Venereologica},
  volume = {106},
  pages = {1-3},
  month = {03/2026},
  publisher = {MJS Publishing, Medical Journals Sweden AB},
  issn = {1651-2057, 0001-5555},
  url = {https://scholar.google.nl/scholar_url?url=https://medicaljournalssweden.se/actadv/article/download/45640/53049&hl=nl&sa=X&d=14406051931857080685&ei=aM6qaYDSJs-NieoPoP7bYQ&scisig=AFtJQiweI_jOy78gV9N9btesNW-E&oi=scholaralrt&hist=732gnZIAAAAJ:250456702282544},
  doi = {10.2340/actadv.v106.adv-2025-0305},
  language = {ENG},
}