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.
Authors
- Adam Miraj Gembe
- Themistocles L. Nyeme
Institutions
- St. Francis Referral Hospital (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Science and Research Archive
- Published
- 2024-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2076
- Primary Topic
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00