A chronic granulomatous infection caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE. The granulomatous lesions are manifested in the skin, the mucous membranes, and the peripheral nerves. Two polar or principal types are lepromatous and tuberculoid.

Online course

NTD Advocacy and Leadership Training

Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy , Focus Area for Compassion and Ethics (FACE) , Neglected Tropical Diseases Support Center (NTD-SC) .
2023
English
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