Leprosy

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Background

  • Infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae
  • Most new cases found in developing countries
  • Level 3 Countries with higher numbers of cases include: India, Brazil, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Nigeria
  • Means of transmission not fully understood; likely respiratory.
  • Has variety of clinical and histopathologic manifestations due to broad range of cellular immune response

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Workup

Management

Disposition

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