Misdiagnosis of leprosy: An underappreciated reason for its continued prevalence.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

1. Pediatric Borderline Leprosy with Prominent Radial Cutaneous Nerve Enlargement.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2026
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2. Analysis of the status of leprosy symptom surveillance in Guangdong province: an exploring effort to promote early detection.BMC public health · 2025
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3. Beyond the surface: Distinguishing leprosy from fungal mimics - A case report.Malaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia · 2025
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