Syphilis/Primary Chancre Treponema pallidum Incubation period of 9-90 days Usually single lesion Papule, which maybe superficial or deep Edges are sharply demarcated elevated, round or oval. Induration is firm Pain is uncommon Firm nontender bilateral lymphadenopathy Chancroid Hemophilus ducreyi Incubation …
Category Archives: Dermatology
Lepra reaction
Posted by admin on October 14, 2010 1 comment
Type I lepra reaction/Reverse lepra reaction Tuberculoid type Type IV hypersensitivity reaction DOC is corticosteroids Type II lepra reaction/ENL Erethema Nodosum Leprosum Lepromatous leprosy Type III hypersensitivity reaction DOC is cortico steroids Thalidomide and clofazimine is used in recurrent/persistent attacks.
