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Lepromatous leprosy

Dermatology Online Journal, 2008
Lepromatous leprosy is a form of chronic granulomatous disease that is caused by infection with Mycobacterium leprae. Early involvement is marked by widespread, ill-defined, erythematous papules and plaques. With early intervention, leprosy is a curable disease; however, if not recognized and treated promptly, permanent sequelae and disability result ...
Mahlberg, Matthew J, Levis, William R
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Colonization by Helicobacter pylori of leprosy patients in Spain: immunomodulation to low molecular weight antigens of H. pylori

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2010
We studied the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in patients with leprosy and the effects of co-infection on the immune response to Helicobacter antigens in the polar groups of leprosy (lepromatous and tuberculoid).
Neluka Fernando, Pedro Torres, Dino Vaira, John Holton   +3 more
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Unveiling Saint Theobald: A Multidisciplinary Bioanthropological Investigation

International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, Volume 36, Issue 4, Page 945-953, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT Saint Theobald of Provins (1033–1066), a French nobleman who embraced voluntary poverty, hermitism, and pilgrimage, represents an early figure in the medieval ascetic movement. He holds historical significance for the diffusion of 11th‐century ascetic ideals, as a hermit saint associated with the Camaldolese order and venerated across northern
Nicola Carrara, Cicero Moraes, Luca Bezzi, Alberto Zanatta, Luca Pagani, Gilberto Artioli, Cinzia Scaggion   +6 more
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“Reactions in Leprosy: Updated Insights Into Pathophysiology, Clinical Spectrum, and Therapeutic Approaches—A Narrative Review”

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Reaction in leprosy is an immune‐mediated acute inflammatory episodes that occur in the natural course of Hansen's disease. Reaction can occur before, during, or after starting multidrug therapy and is a major cause of nerve damage, morbidity, and disability in affected individuals.
Bhaskar Gupta, Manesha Singh, Mohamad Goldust, Kinnor Das, Surajit Gorai, Prajwal Pudasaini, Seema Sitaula, Achyut Pokhrel, Esna Thapa, Sunil Jaiswal   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Potential of AKR1B10 as a Biomarker and Therapeutic Target in Type 2 Leprosy Reaction

Frontiers in Medicine, 2018
The AKR1B10 (aldo-keto reductase family 1 member B10) gene has important functions in carcinogen-induced neoplasia. AKR1B10 is also expressed in type 2 reaction leprosy patients (R2).
Cleverson T. Soares, Luciana R. V. Fachin, Ana P. F. Trombone, Patricia S. Rosa, Cássio C. Ghidella, Andrea F. F. Belone   +5 more
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Leprosy and hepatitis B coinfection in southern Brazil

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2014
To investigate the association of leprosy with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, as yet unknown for South Brazil, we assessed hepatitis B virus coinfection in 199 South Brazilian leprosy patients (119 lepromatous, 15 tuberculoid, 30 borderline, 12 ...
Cleverson Leitão, Denis Ueda, Anna Carolina de Moraes Braga, Angelica B.W. Boldt, Iara J.T. Messias-Reason   +4 more
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Thermographic analysis and autonomic response in the hands of patients with leprosy [PDF]

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2016
: Background: Low temperatures and slow blood flow may result from peripheral neuropathy caused by leprosy, and the simple detection of cold fingers could already be a preliminary classification for these patients.
Aretusa Lopes Cavalheiro, Debora Tacon da Costa, Ana Luiza Ferro de Menezes, Janser Moura Pereira, Eliane Maria de Carvalho   +4 more
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Demyelinating Leprosy Neuropathy: An Unusual and Misleading Electrophysiological Pattern

Muscle &Nerve, Volume 73, Issue 5, Page 898-905, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Peripheral neuropathy, especially mononeuropathy multiplex, is a frequent manifestation of leprosy. Electrodiagnostic studies (EDX) usually show predominant axonal involvement. In this study, we report patients with prominent demyelinating abnormalities consistent with the diagnosis of chronic inflammatory demyelinating ...
Cendrine Foucard, Marie Jachiet, Karine Viala, Thierry Maisonobe, Guillaume Fargeot   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Progress in research on immunological mechanism of leprosy

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2015
Leprosy is a chronic infection acquired after getting exposed to Mycobacterium leprae(M.Leprae), especially via contact or through nasal secretions of the affected hosts.
Benson Kiprono Kosgei
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Diagnosis and Management of Leprosy

Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology), 2020
Background: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which tends to attack peripheral nerves and skin. The diagnosis of leprosy is based on the presence of one of three cardinal signs. Early diagnosis of leprosy is critical
Medhi Denisa Alinda, Silvani Geani, Regitta Indira Agusni, Bagus Haryo Kusumaputra, Novianti Rizky Reza, Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa, Muhammad Yulianto Listiawan   +6 more
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