Tuberculids: cutaneous indicator diseases of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in young patients

In the past years the incidence of tuberculosis has dropped significantly in most parts of Europe and the presentation of symptomatic tuberculosis cases have become increasingly rare. With the recent influx of refugees in Europe coming from tuberculosis endemic areas like the Middle East and Africa, it is expected that the incidence of tuberculosis will increase.Cutaneous symptoms are important hallmarks that can be of aid for the correct...