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Archives of Otolaryngology, 1969
THROUGHOUT the long history of Hansen's disease (leprosy) the effect of the bacillus on the inner and middle ear has not been known. Since the disease affects peripheral sensory nerves, it would seem logical that the acoustic nerve, also a sensory nerve, could be involved. The upper respiratory tract also is directly involved, and secondary ear disease
A G, Schuring, C O, Istre
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THROUGHOUT the long history of Hansen's disease (leprosy) the effect of the bacillus on the inner and middle ear has not been known. Since the disease affects peripheral sensory nerves, it would seem logical that the acoustic nerve, also a sensory nerve, could be involved. The upper respiratory tract also is directly involved, and secondary ear disease
A G, Schuring, C O, Istre
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Southern Medical Journal, 1996
Physicians in the United States may encounter Hansen's disease in immigrants and areas such as Texas, Louisiana, Hawaii, and California. Exposure to infected armadillos may be one means of acquiring the disease. The Mycobacterium leprae bacillus has a predilection for nerves and skin in the cooler areas of the body.
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Physicians in the United States may encounter Hansen's disease in immigrants and areas such as Texas, Louisiana, Hawaii, and California. Exposure to infected armadillos may be one means of acquiring the disease. The Mycobacterium leprae bacillus has a predilection for nerves and skin in the cooler areas of the body.
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Current Treatment Options in Neurology, 2004
Leprosy (Hansen's disease) causes the most common treatable form of neuropathy in the world. Several endemic countries account for the majority of the world's cases and most of the cases seen in the US are amongst immigrants. However, endemic cases of leprosy occur in the US.
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Leprosy (Hansen's disease) causes the most common treatable form of neuropathy in the world. Several endemic countries account for the majority of the world's cases and most of the cases seen in the US are amongst immigrants. However, endemic cases of leprosy occur in the US.
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2021
Hansen’s disease, also known as leprosy, is a chronic infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae that classically results in varying skin lesions with peripheral nerve damage. While Hansen’s disease remains endemic in tropical areas of the world, notably India and Brazil, it is considered a rare disease in the United States with roughly 200 cases per ...
Divya Bhamidipati, Jessica K. Fairley
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Hansen’s disease, also known as leprosy, is a chronic infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae that classically results in varying skin lesions with peripheral nerve damage. While Hansen’s disease remains endemic in tropical areas of the world, notably India and Brazil, it is considered a rare disease in the United States with roughly 200 cases per ...
Divya Bhamidipati, Jessica K. Fairley
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2014
Hansen’s disease or leprosy is a chronic infection that has a predilection for the skin and peripheral nerves. A wide range of clinical presentations occur depending on the host’s response to the organism. Treatment is for at least 6 months to a year depending on the number of clinical lesions and bacilli at presentation.
Amy Thorne, Jack B. Cohen
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Hansen’s disease or leprosy is a chronic infection that has a predilection for the skin and peripheral nerves. A wide range of clinical presentations occur depending on the host’s response to the organism. Treatment is for at least 6 months to a year depending on the number of clinical lesions and bacilli at presentation.
Amy Thorne, Jack B. Cohen
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Journal of Special Operations Medicine, 2019
Elena M, Crecelius, Mark W, Burnett
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Elena M, Crecelius, Mark W, Burnett
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