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Mycobacterium lepromatosis, a recently identified species causing leprosy, has been sporadically linked to LP. While type 1 reactions are more commonly observed in HIV-coinfected individuals, reports of LP or ENL occurring outside the context of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) remain rare. Methods: We report a case of a vasculonecrotic leprosy reaction due to M. lepromatosis in an antiretroviral-naive patient with advanced HIV infection. Results: The patient presented with a two-month history of papules and nodules that progressed to painful necrotic ulcers, accompanied by systemic symptoms. Clinically, the presentation was consistent with nENL; however, histopathological analysis supported a diagnosis of LP. The patient rapidly deteriorated, developing septic shock and dying shortly thereafter. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a leprosy-associated vasculonecrotic reaction caused by M. lepromatosis in an HIV-infected individual not associated with IRIS. Conclusions: Vasculonecrotic reactions in leprosy are life-threatening emergencies due to their potential for rapid clinical deterioration and sepsis. In individuals with advanced HIV infection, recognition of these reactions may be challenging, as they can mimic other opportunistic infections, including fungal diseases, malignant syphilis, and disseminated mycobacterial infections. 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