Cutaneous Anthrax Induced By AL-Hijama in A Patient with Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Document Type : Case Report

Abstract

Al Hijama or Cupping is a commonly practiced Traditional therapy using a cup to pull the skin into traction, resulting in laceration of the skin with blood flow. We report a case of cutaneous anthrax after Al Hijama performed by a non-health care professional in a type II diabetic patient.