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Jordan K Bui1, Mairead Baker2, Kaiane Habeshian3,4
1Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.
A 13-year-old girl developed a widespread rash, initially suspected as a drug reaction to tuberculosis treatment. Diagnosis confirmed tuberculids, a skin manifestation of tuberculosis, emphasizing early histopathology for accurate diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pathology
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) treatment involves multiple drugs, including rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol (RIPE).
- Cutaneous manifestations of TB, known as tuberculids, can mimic other dermatological conditions.
- Hypersensitivity reactions to Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens can present as various skin rashes.
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