Neuropathies form an integral part of the symptomatology of leprosy. Neuropathies of
leprosy take various forms and shapes. At one end is the cutaneous nerve involvement …

There are more than 100 species of mycobacteria, which are small, rod-shaped, acid-fast
bacilli. Three groups are important for central nervous system (CNS) infection:(1) …

Background Leprosy is primarily a disease of peripheral nerves. Some isolated case reports
and case series have communicated imaging changes in the central nervous system (CNS) …

To elucidate the neurological features of Hansen disease. The medical records of patients
with confirmed Hansen disease transferred from the neurology department were reviewed …

Objective To elucidate the spectrum of findings on neuroimaging in leprosy with special
reference to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods We retrospectively reviewed the …

Leprosy is a public health issue, and early detection is critical to avert disability. Despite the
global attempt to eradicate this disease as a public health problem, it remains an important …

Leprosy is an infectious disease that remains a public health concern. It is caused by acid-
fast Bacillus leprae, which primarily affects the skin and peripheral nerves, potentially …

Background Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae (M.
leprae) that is responsible for deformities and irreversible peripheral nerve damage and has …

Background This systematic review aimed to investigate central nervous system (CNS)
involvement in leprosy by analysing multiple cohort studies, individual cases and case …

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 …