Leprosy is a great mimicker. It is caused by Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis, together termed the M. leprae complex. Leprosy can result in systemic manifestations; however, the neurocutaneous syndrome is the most classic. There is a gap in recognizing the condition leading to misdiagnosis and delays in treatment. Leprosy remains an important cause of aesthetic and functional impairment. In this paper, we provide a practical review of leprosy touching on pathophysiology, clinical manifestation, classification, diagnostic approach and management of the condition in a way that can translate into clinical practice and help physicians better identify and manage potential cases of leprosy.
BT - Cureus DO - 10.7759/cureus.57374 IS - 4 LA - Eng N2 -Leprosy is a great mimicker. It is caused by Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis, together termed the M. leprae complex. Leprosy can result in systemic manifestations; however, the neurocutaneous syndrome is the most classic. There is a gap in recognizing the condition leading to misdiagnosis and delays in treatment. Leprosy remains an important cause of aesthetic and functional impairment. In this paper, we provide a practical review of leprosy touching on pathophysiology, clinical manifestation, classification, diagnostic approach and management of the condition in a way that can translate into clinical practice and help physicians better identify and manage potential cases of leprosy.
PB - Springer Science and Business Media LLC PY - 2024 T2 - Cureus TI - Hansen’s Disease: A Practical Update on a Neglected Globally Significant Infection UR - https://www.cureus.com/articles/242197-hansens-disease-a-practical-update-on-a-neglected-globally-significant-infection#!/ VL - 16 SN - 2168-8184 ER -