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GlossaryLeprosy

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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research The Value of Scrotal Biopsy in Leprosy

9 citations , January 1974 in “Leprosy Review”

Punch grafting is useful for restoring hair to the inner eyebrow area after certain surgeries.

research A Case of Relapsed Leprosy Successfully Treated With Sparfloxacin

6 citations , November 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology”

A man's relapsed leprosy was successfully treated with the antibiotic sparfloxacin.

research Leprosy on the Scalp: A Case Report

5 citations , October 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

A man from Brazil had a rare case of leprosy on his scalp, which improved with treatment.

research Diffuse Alopecia of the Scalp in Borderline-Lepromatous Leprosy in an Indian Patient

2 citations , January 1997 in “Leprosy Review”

A neglected leprosy treatment led to rare scalp hair loss in an Indian woman, which improved with proper medication.

research Alopecia Leprotica: Its Relationship to Transmission of Leprosy

2 citations , June 1953 in “Journal of the American Medical Association”

Leprosy is mainly contracted during infancy or childhood.

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