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Progressive lower extremity cellulitis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus on systemic immunosuppression: A rare manifestation of cutaneous tuberculosis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) results from exposure to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) complex, including MTB and Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis). TB most commonly affects the lungs but can involve other organ systems, including, rarely, the skin.1

Source: JAAD Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2024.08.007

Authors: Mariam Alam, Tom Fitzpatrick, Katherine DeNiro, Jason Simmons, Sylvia LaCourse

Institution: University of Washington

Language: English

Topic: Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $750