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
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.
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
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.