Mendrika Fifaliana Rakotoarisaona, Tsiory Iarintsoa Razafimaharo, Fandresena Arilala Sendrasoa, Malalaniaina Andrianarison, Naina Harinjara Razanakoto, Volatantely Tobiniaina Ratovonjanahary, Onivola Raharolahy, Irina Mamisoa Ranaivo, Lala Soavina Ramarozatovo, Fahafahantsoa Rapelanoro Rabenja
BACKGROUND: Leprosy and tuberculosis are two of the oldest and most common mycobacterial infections, caused by Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacteium lepramatosis for leprosy and Mycobacterium tuberculosis for tuberculosis. Dual infections have been known since ancient times; however, cases remain rarely reported in the literature, even in countries where both diseases are endemic, such as Madagascar. PURPOSE: We report a case series of simultaneous occurrence of leprosy and tuberculosis...
2024: Infection and Drug Resistance