@article{101113, keywords = {Leprosy, Mycobacterium leprae, Peripheral nerves, Granulomatous infection}, author = {Tanwar P and Naagar M and Maity MK}, title = {A review on leprosy: Etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, differential diagnosis, management strategies and treatment modalities}, abstract = {

Another name for leprosy is Hansen disease. It is a persistent granulomatous infection that mostly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. It is often brought on by Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. This illness has to be identified and treated very away to prevent the high rates of morbidity and death that are linked to it. In addition to reviewing leprosy evaluation and treatment, this exercise emphasizes the importance of the interprofessional team in diagnosing and treating leprosy patients.

}, year = {2024}, journal = {International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development}, volume = {6}, pages = {39-48}, publisher = {Comprehensive Publications}, issn = {2664-6862, 2664-6870}, url = {https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Manish-Kumar-Maity/publication/384355689_A_review_on_leprosy_Etiology_epidemiology_pathophysiology_risk_factors_differential_diagnosis_management_strategies_and_treatment_modalities/links/66f56342906bca2ac3ca3e7f/A-rev}, doi = {10.33545/26646862.2024.v6.i2a.58}, language = {ENG}, }