Leprosy: pathology and presentations
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Leprosy: pathology and presentations. This is caused by mycobacterium leprae. The damage is also immune mediated. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is caused by mycobacterium leprae
- The damage is also immune mediated
- It has a predilection for Schwann cells
Classification
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Transmission
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Neurological features
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Dermatological features
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References
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- Rice CM, Oware A, Klepsch S, et al. Leprous ganglionitis and myelitis. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm 2016; 3:e236.
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