01107nas a2200169   4500000000100000008004100001653001200042653001400054653003000068100001100098700001400109700001200123700001200135245006600147856010900213520061500322       2024                            d10aLeprosy10aInfection10aPolychondritis, Relapsing1 aGoel R1 aRashmi  R1 aGhosh D1 aGhosh P00aCase Report: Leprosy Masquerading as Relapsing Polychondritis  uhttps://www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/case-report-leprosy-masquerading-as-relapsing-polychondritis/3 a<p>Autoimmune rheumatic diseases (AIRDs) are known for their systemic presentations and multi-organ involvement. Numerous infectious diseases, particularly mycobacterial, fungal and indolent bacterial infections endemic to specific geographic regions, present with varied signs and symptoms of multi-system involvement and can mimic AIRDs. Thus, differentiating infection from an AIRD is critical to resolve competing treatment approaches. This case report demonstrates the need for clinicians to actively look for, and rule out, infections in patients with systemic manifestations and/or suspected AIRD.</p>