Multisite cutaneous tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient – A mysterious presentation of yet common disease

Cutaneous form of tuberculosis depicts a rare entity despite high occurrence of pulmonary tuberculosis. We report a case of cutaneous tuberculosis in a 24 years immunocompetent female who presented with multiple subcutaneous lesions over acral parts with discharging pus since past 6 months. The diagnosis was microbiologically confirmed by acid-fast bacilli (AFB) stain, AFB culture, and molecular testing for tuberculosis. The patient showed good response to antitubercular therapy with no relapse. Patient being dog rescuer, highlights the possibility of transmission of tuberculosis from dogs, and generates a new area of research.

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Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
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2024-09-05
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https://doi.org/10.25259/ijms_121_2024
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Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
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Multisite cutaneous tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient – A mysterious presentation of yet common disease

Hena Butta, Jatin Ahuja, Leena Mendiratta, Raman Sardana
Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
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Multisite cutaneous tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient – A mysterious presentation of yet common disease

Hena Butta, Jatin Ahuja, Leena Mendiratta, Raman Sardana
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Abstract

Cutaneous form of tuberculosis depicts a rare entity despite high occurrence of pulmonary tuberculosis. We report a case of cutaneous tuberculosis in a 24 years immunocompetent female who presented with multiple subcutaneous lesions over acral parts with discharging pus since past 6 months. The diagnosis was microbiologically confirmed by acid-fast bacilli (AFB) stain, AFB culture, and molecular testing for tuberculosis. The patient showed good response to antitubercular therapy with no relapse. Patient being dog rescuer, highlights the possibility of transmission of tuberculosis from dogs, and generates a new area of research.

Indian Journal of Medical SciencesVol. 77
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 72%
Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
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