01264nas a2200205   4500000000100000008004100001653001200042653002200054653002100076653001200097100001400109700001600123700001400139700001400153245007600167856008100243300001200324490000700336520071500343       2018                            d10aleprosy10aGeriatric leprosy10aHansen's disease10aElderly1 aNatasha G1 aGallagher K1 aSimpson C1 aDaniels S00aGeriatric leprosy: Two Cases of new onset Leprosy above 80 years of age  uhttp://www.ijl.org.in/2018/10%20Natasha%20G%20et%20al%20(CR)%20(167-172).pdf  a167-1720 v903 a<p>Leprosy is a disease that typically affects adolescents and young adults. However, with India's ageing population, there is likely to be a rise in geriatric leprosy. Currently, there is only one other published case of geriatric leprosy. Here, we describe two cases of leprosy, which were first diagnosed above the age of 80 years. We discuss the diagnostic challenges and treatment considerations unique to leprosy in the elderly patient. Specifically, initial presentations of neuropathy may be falsely attributed to other conditions such as diabetes. In addition, clinicians should consider tailoring the dosage of multi-drug therapy (MDT) in these group of patients to avoid drug-related toxicity.</p>