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Research indicates that the biological processes linked to vitamin deficiencies and helminth infections increase susceptibility to other infections.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Aims and Objectives:<\/jats:title>\n To estimate serum vitamin D levels and helminthic coinfections in patients with type 2 lepra reactions and their correlation with the severity of type 2 lepra reactions.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Patients and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n A prospective cross-sectional study involving 75 leprosy patients of all ages with type 2 reactions, was conducted at a tertiary health care center for 18 months. Serum vitamin D was estimated and stool wet-mount examination was performed to look for the presence of helminth ova. The severity of type 2 reaction was measured by a modified ENLIST erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) severity scale.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Out of 75 patients, 76% (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 57) were males and the most affected age group was 31\u201340 years. In total, 70.6% (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 53) of patients had lepromatous leprosy, while the rest had borderline lepromatous leprosy. ENLIST score showed severe ENL in 47 (62.7%) patients. Ova of helminths were found in 17.3% (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 13) patients, two of which were\n Ascaris lumbricoides<\/jats:italic>\n and the rest were\n Ankylostoma duodenale<\/jats:italic>\n . Vitamin D deficiency was seen in 23 (30.7%) patients, insufficient levels were found in 33 (44%) patients, and the association with ENLIST score was found to be statistically significant (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Limitations:<\/jats:title>\n The limitations include a small sample size and a cross-sectional study design. Estimation of serum vitamin D levels in age and sex-matched controls could have eliminated the confounders. Additionally, as patients were not followed up, it remains unclear whether vitamin supplementation and deworming reduced the frequency or severity of reaction episodes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n The above correlation implies that the immune consequences of vitamin D deficiency and helminthic coinfection may increase the risk of active leprosy and the severity of lepra reactions.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.4103\/idoj.idoj_925_24","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,8,15]],"date-time":"2025-08-15T12:00:17Z","timestamp":1755259217000},"page":"934-938","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Estimation of Serum Vitamin D Levels and Helminthic Coinfection in Patients with Type 2 Lepra Reactions and its Correlation with Severity of Type 2 Reactions: A Cross-Sectional 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