Hidden challenges in clinical management of leprosy with multiple complications: A case report

Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease which still occur rarely in African and South-East Asia regions with multiple and fatal complications. This report highlighted the case of a 54-year-old man who was diagnosed with Leprosy of multiple complications including leprosy nephropathy, nasal myiasis, leprosy associated anemia and visual impairment. This case reported in order to remind healthcare providers the existence of leprosy despite of being considered eliminated.

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International Journal of Science and Research Archive
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2024-12-24
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https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2076
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Leprosy Research and Treatment
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Hidden challenges in clinical management of leprosy with multiple complications: A case report

Adam Miraj Gembe, Themistocles L. Nyeme
International Journal of Science and Research Archive
Leprosy Research and Treatment
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Hidden challenges in clinical management of leprosy with multiple complications: A case report

Adam Miraj Gembe, Themistocles L. Nyeme
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Abstract

Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease which still occur rarely in African and South-East Asia regions with multiple and fatal complications. This report highlighted the case of a 54-year-old man who was diagnosed with Leprosy of multiple complications including leprosy nephropathy, nasal myiasis, leprosy associated anemia and visual impairment. This case reported in order to remind healthcare providers the existence of leprosy despite of being considered eliminated.

International Journal of Science and Research ArchiveVol. 13(2)
St. Francis Referral Hospital (TZ)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 70%
Leprosy Research and Treatment
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