Response to Article “Coinfection with Leprosy and Tuberculosis: A Case Series in Malagasy Patients” [Letter]

• DOI: 10.2147/idr.s474246
• Publication Date: 2024-04-29T09:40:14Z
• Authors: Nastiti Sari; Sarwo Handayani

We congratulate Rakotoarisaona et al for successfully conducting research in Madagascar studying the case series of coinfection with leprosy and tuberculosis which is important understanding oldest most common mycobacterial infections.Findings from this study show good information clinical cases Malagasy patients, there were six coinfection. 1 However, after reviewing carefully, we suggest adding serology data to confirm those infections.Serological testing are valid, cheap, more sensitive diagnosis so definitely data. 2 The test using PGL-1 a specific antigen Mycobacterium leprae that infected patients. 3ther shows bacteriological also having culturing data, because gold standard infection, 4 needs be added discussion.We sincerely thank you your concern look forward continued efforts one day.