Leprosy: management
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Leprosy: management. Microscopy of smears: this shows acid fast bacilli. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Microbiological tests
- Microscopy of smears: this shows acid fast bacilli
- Skin biopsy: of the dorsal superficial ulnar nerve branch
Nerve conduction studies (NCS)
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Nerve ultrasound
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Nerve magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): features
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Screening for viral co-infections
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Neuropathological grading
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Treatment
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References
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