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Dermoscopy in Leprosy: A Clinical and Histopathological Correlation Study
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2021 Background: Leprosy, an insidious infectious granulomatous disease, is diagnosed traditionally through clinical examination coupled with skin smears and histopathology. It has myriad clinical presentations that pose diagnostic challenges.
Alpana Mohta +6 more
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Prevalence and clinical spectrum of childhood leprosy in a tertiary care hospital in Kolar
Turkderm Turkish Archives of Dermatology and Venereology, 2021 Background and Design: Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous, infectious disease that primarily affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Leprosy in children is an indicator of active transmission in the community.
Naveena Gvl +3 more
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Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2016 Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. This bacillus has a high predilection for skin and peripheral nerves. The scalp's anatomical properties do not favor the development of such mycobacterium. We report a case of leprosy with scalp involvement, a rare occurrence in our literature.
Macedo, Raila de Brito +4 more
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Contextual analysis of health care at discharge in leprosy: an integrative review [PDF]
, 2019 Objective: To analyze contextual relations of health care in the discharge of leprosy. Method: An analytical, reflexive study based on the theoretical framework of context analysis, elaborated through an integrative review of literature in the databases ...
Gomes, Bruna RS +5 more
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Short-term leprosy forecasting from an expert opinion survey. [PDF]
, 2017 We conducted an expert survey of leprosy (Hansen's Disease) and neglected tropical disease experts in February 2016. Experts were asked to forecast the next year of reported cases for the world, for the top three countries, and for selected states and ...
Ackley, Sarah F +8 more
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Wound coverage of plantar metatarsal ulcers in leprosy using a toe web flap
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2005 Plantar metatarsal ulcers and sinuses are frequently seen problems in anaesthetic feet in leprosy. They may occur singly or as multiple sinuses. Many flaps have been described in the management of small defects of the forefoot.
J Joshua, V Chakraborthy
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Spatial heterogeneity in projected leprosy trends in India [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Leprosy is caused by infection with Mycobacterium leprae and is characterized by peripheral nerve damage and skin lesions. The disease is classified into paucibacillary (PB) and multibacillary (MB) leprosy.
Beauclair, Roxanne +8 more
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A Zebrafish Model of Mycobacterium leprae Granulomatous Infection. [PDF]
, 2017 Understanding the pathogenesis of leprosy granulomas has been hindered by a paucity of tractable experimental animal models. Mycobacterium leprae, which causes leprosy, grows optimally at approximately 30°C, so we sought to model granulomatous disease in
Cameron, James +2 more
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Community knowledge, perceptions and attitudes regarding leprosy in rural Cameroon: The case of Ekondotiti and Mbonge health districts in the South-west Region. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018 Although leprosy is one of the oldest diseases known to humanity, it remains largely misunderstood. Misconceptions about leprosy lead to stigma towards people with the disease.
Earnest Njih Tabah +6 more
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