Leprosy: A Review of Epidemiology, Clinical Diagnosis, and Management

Leprosy is a neglected infectious disease caused by acid-fast bacillus Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin and then progresses to a secondary stage, causing peripheral neuropathy with potential long-term disability along with stigma. Leprosy patients account for a significant proport...

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Main Authors: Kou-Huang Chen, Cheng-Yao Lin, Shih-Bin Su, Kow-Tong Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Tropical Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/8652062
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