ArticleASM case reports2025
Hansen's disease patient in Ohio successfully treated with a monthly rifampin, minocycline, and moxifloxacin regimen: a case report.
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- High-Resolution Ultrasound for Differentiation Between Leprosy-Associated Neuropathy and Vasculitic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Pilot Study.Muscle & nerve · 2026Article
- A classic rash and its complications.IDCases · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy, is an infection of the skin and peripheral nerves that is rarely encountered in the United States. This case describes a patient without recent international travel who achieved a successful therapeutic outcome using a new monthly multidrug treatment regimen recommended by the National Hansen's Disease Program. Case Summary: A 78-year-old male presented with peripheral neuropathy, widespread macular erythematous rash involving face, trunk, extremities, bilateral hand edema, and oligoarticular unilateral elbow and knee bursitis. A skin biopsy revealed a lymphohistiocytic infiltrate in the presence of acid-fast bacilli (AFB) without globi. No AFB were recovered from tissue culture. Direct molecular testing from the skin biopsy detected Conclusion: Hansen's disease is uncommon in the United States, especially in the Midwest. However, providers should include Hansen's disease on their differential even if recent travel was only domestic, particularly to Florida. In addition, the monthly multidrug treatment regimen RMM is an effective monthly treatment alternative, especially for patients with concerns of intolerance to first-line drugs.
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