Leprosy

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Mar 2007 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Clinics in Dermatology, volume 25, pages 165-172 (issn: 0738-081X,

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Authors: Stephen L, Walker; Dina N J, Lockwood;

doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2006.05.012

pmid: 17350495

Leprosy

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Abstract

Leprosy is a granulomatous disease affecting the skin and nerves caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It continues to be a significant public health problem. Despite multidrug therapy, immunologic reactions continue to occur, leading to disability and deformity due to neuropathy. It is important that dermatologists are aware of the neurologic as well as the skin manifestations of the condition so that nerve involvement can be identified and treated rapidly.

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
United Kingdom

Keywords

Leprosy, Lepromatous, Humans, Leprostatic Agents, Rifampin, Clofazimine, Dapsone

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