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Chest radiograph showed consolidation, fibrosis and cavitations at the right upper zone.
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Leprosy reactions are a major cause of nerve damage, morbidity and disability. We present case of lepromatous leprosy with T1R and pulmonary tuberculosis. We reviewed the literature to determine the relationship between co infection and tuberculosis therapy with leprosy reactions. Case report A 69 year old man with type II diabetes mellitus and hyp...
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