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Erythema nodosum is seen in all Except

A
Salicylate poisoning
B
Typhoid
C
Tuberculosis
D
Leprosy
High-Yield Explanation
Drugs causing it are: Levofloxacin Medroxyprogesterone Minocycline Naproxen OC Penicillin Phenytoin Trimethoprim Sulfasalazine Sulphonamides *Erythema nodosum is a skin condition where red lumps appear on the shins and less commonly forearms and thighs. Often it may be the first sign of a systemic disease such as tuberculosis, bacterial or deep fungal infection, sarcoidosis (11-25%), inflammatory bowel disease or associated with pregnancy (2-5%) *Erythema nodosum has recently been recognised in association with salmonella infection .Erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) is an immune-mediated complication of leprosy, characterized by the presence of multiple inflammatory cutaneous nodules and systemic symptoms such as fever, malaise, ahritis, iritis, neuritis and lymphadenitis Ref: Harrison 20th edition pg 1234

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