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Case report: A case of type 1 leprosy reaction and Dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome complicating the clinical course of multibacillary leprosy.

Abstract

Type 1 reactions, characterized by increasing lesion erythema, pain, and nerve damage, commonly complicate leprosy. Dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome (DHS) is a potentially fatal reaction occurring 6-8 weeks into dapsone therapy. We present a case of intercurrent Type 1 reaction and DHS in a multibacillary leprosy patient recently started on multidrug treatment.

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Type
Journal Article
Author
Craig J
MacRae C
Melvin RG
Boggild AK