Multibacillary Leprosy: Presentation of a Clinical Case
Leprosy is an infectious-contagious, chronic granulomatous disease, with a long incubation period (2-21 years), caused by the Mycobacterium leprae complex. It has tropism for skin, mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, and peripheral nerves.We present a clinical case of a 24-year-old patient, phototype VI, from the municipality of Huambo, Benfica neighborhood, with a history evolving for about 18 months, without actually making any consultation and with several empirical treatments.
Authors
- Manuel GS Botelho
- Guilherme B Capitango
- Sandra JM Capamba
- J. Lubianca Neto
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports
- Published
- 2024-09-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.47363/jdmrs/2024(5)161
- Primary Topic
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00