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Wiley, Transplant Infectious Disease, 6(11), p. 557-562, 2009

DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3062.2009.00428.x

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Leprosy in a renal transplant recipient: review of the literature

Journal article published in 2009 by S. Guditi, R. Ram, K. M. Ismal, M. Sahay ORCID, K. V. Dakshinamurthy, N. Girish, N. Prasad
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Abstract

A 52-year-old male underwent living-related renal transplantation. He received prednisolone, azathioprine, and cyclosporine as immunosuppression protocol. Eleven years after transplantation, he developed pyrexia with multiple nodular lesions on his limbs, trunk, and face. Skin biopsy and smears showed the presence of numerous acid-fast bacilli with 5% sulfuric acid indicative of Mycobacterium leprae. He was initiated on multidrug therapy (MDT) including dapsone, clofazimine, and rifampicin. After 2 years of MDT, he developed new multiple erythematous, tender subcutaneous nodules in crops over his face and upper limbs. Skin biopsies and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of type 2 lepra reaction or erythema nodosa leprosum. He was managed with an increase in the dose of prednisolone and thalidomide. He was continued on MDT.