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Borderline lepromatous leprosy.

Abstract

It is presented a case of borderline lepromatous leprosy with 4 years of evolution and cutaneous lesions of difficult diagnosis in the National Health System. The histopathological evaluation, which was essential for the diagnosis, showed disorganized granulomatous structures and multiple alcohol -acid resistant bacilli. Cases like the one described here are responsible for the contamination of cohabitants and the appearance of new cases of leprosy.

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Type
Journal Article
Author
Matsuo C
Talhari C
Nogueira L
Rabelo RF
Santos MND
Talhari S