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    Glossary Leprosy

    chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae

    Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract, and eyes, leading to symptoms such as skin lesions, numbness, and muscle weakness. Early diagnosis and treatment with multidrug therapy can prevent disability and reduce transmission.

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      The Value of Scrotal Biopsy in Leprosy

      research The Value of Scrotal Biopsy in Leprosy

      9 citations , January 1974 in “Leprosy Review”
      This article discusses the various techniques for eyebrow replacement and concludes that punch grafting is specifically recommended for restoring hair to the medial end after vascular island transfer.
      A Case of Relapsed Leprosy Successfully Treated With Sparfloxacin

      research A Case of Relapsed Leprosy Successfully Treated With Sparfloxacin

      6 citations , November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      This case report describes a 29-year-old Japanese-Paraguayan man who experienced a relapse of leprosy 14 years after initial treatment, presenting with severe pain and skin lesions but no sensory impairment.
      Leprosy on the Scalp: A Case Report

      research Leprosy on the scalp

      5 citations , October 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
      This report describes a rare case of leprosy involving the scalp, a location not typically conducive to Mycobacterium leprae infection, and adds to existing literature without presenting new experimental findings.

      research ALOPECIA LEPROTICA: ITS RELATIONSHIP TO TRANSMISSION OF LEPROSY

      2 citations , June 1953 in “Journal of the American Medical Association”
      This article explores the correlation between alopecia leprotica and Buddhist customs, presenting evidence that leprosy is contracted during infancy or childhood rather than in maturity; it reports no new clinical findings.