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Introduction: In addition to infection with Mycobacterium leprae, type 1 and 2 reactions represent acute inflammatory events in the chronic course of multibacillary leprosy, which may persist for long periods. Case Report: A young woman presenting borderline lepromatous leprosy and persistent type 2 reaction with difficult clinical conduction. Discussion: The case illustrates the diagnostic challenge in leprosy...