Sep 15, 2023 · Leprosy is also referred to as Hansen disease. It is a chronic granulomatous infection generally caused by Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis, both of …

Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. [4][7] Infection can lead to damage of …

Mycobacterium leprae (also known as the leprosy bacillus or Hansen's bacillus) is one [a] of the two species of bacteria that cause Hansen's disease (leprosy), [1] a chronic but curable …

Leprosy is a neglected infectious disease caused by acid-fast bacillus Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin and then progresses to a secondary stage, causing peripheral …

Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, a microorganism that has a predilection for the skin and nerves.

Leprosy (also known Hansen's disease) is an infection of the skin and peripheral nerves caused by Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. M. leprae and M. lepromatosis …

Feb 5, 2025 · Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis, primarily targets the skin and peripheral nerves, frequently …

Mycobacterium leprae is known to cause leprosy, a neurological and dermatological disease. In the past 20 years, 16 million leprosy cases have been recorded and more than 200,000 new …

In the second article in this continuing medical education series, we review the treatment of leprosy, its immunologic reactions, and important concepts, including disease relapse and …

Leprosy is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, primarily affecting the peripheral nerves and skin. The clinical presentation of leprosy mainly depends on the …