Since the leprosy cases have fallen dramatically, the incidence of leprosy has remained
stable over the past years, indicating that multidrug therapy seems unable to eradicate …

Background Leprosy reactions, Type-1 and erythema nodosum leprosum, are immune-
mediated complications of leprosy, which play a significant role in the morbidity associated …

Background A majority of hand infections are caused by a few, yet common, gram-positive
cocci and gram-negative bacilli. These infections are characterized by significant …

Introduction Leprosy reactions are complications that can occur before, during, or after
multidrug therapy (MDT) and are considered a major cause of nerve damage. Neuritis is an …

The objectives of this study were to explore global epidemiological characteristics of leprosy,
and to provide reference for the construction of prevention strategies for leprosy. Computer …

Background Dermatological diseases have a negative impact on quality of life (QoL),
affecting mental and physical health. Leprosy patients usually present with a worse QoL …

Background Disability assessment in leprosy patients is a very important factor in the
evaluation of the effectiveness of a leprosy elimination program. Little information exists on …

Introduction Almost one third of people affected by leprosy in Colombia suffer from disability,
which often results from delayed diagnosis and treatment. We aimed to explore the …

Hansen's disease, or leprosy, is a disease characterized by dermatological and neurological
disorders. A neural form also exists, in which peripheral neuropathy occurs in the absence of …

Management of chronic/recurrent erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) is challenging. The
majority of these patients become steroid‐dependent and suffer from the adverse effects of …