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Australas J Dermatol
; 50(1): 36-40, 2009 Feb.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19178490
RESUMO
Leprosy is rare in Australia, particularly in the southern states. We report two cases of leprosy in southern Australia that presented to the dermatology outpatients' department within a 4-month period. The presentation of the first case was complex, making the correct diagnosis difficult. Both cases involved immigrants from South-East Asia, were classified as multi-bacillary leprosy as defined by the World Health Organization, and were commenced on the recommended multiple drug therapy. The ensuing clinical course was complicated, with both cases developing Type 1 leprosy reactions. The first case also developed the rare but serious dapsone-induced delayed hypersensitivity reaction.