Pathogenesis, Clinical Considerations, and Treatments: A Narrative Review on Leprosy.
Le PH, Philippeaux S, Mccollins T, Besong C, Kellar A, Klapper VG, De Witt AS, Drinkard J, Ahmadzadeh S, Shekoohi S, Varrassi G, Kaye A.
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Cureus. 2023 Dec 5;15(12):e49954. doi: 10.7759/cureus.49954. eCollection 2023 Dec.
Cureus. 2023.
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The bacterium is transmitted via aerosol droplets and broken skin-to-skin contact. Once M. leprae enters the body, it will target peripheral nerves and the lining mucosa of the skin and eyes, thus causing inflammation and tenderness of the affected area. ...
The bacterium is transmitted via aerosol droplets and broken skin-to-skin contact. Once M. leprae enters the body, it will target per …