Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 165-172, March 2007

Leprosy☆

Clinical Research Unit, Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel St, London, UK, WC1E 7HT

Abstract 

Leprosy is a granulomatous disease affecting the skin and nerves caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It continues to be a significant public health problem. Despite multidrug therapy, immunologic reactions continue to occur, leading to disability and deformity due to neuropathy. It is important that dermatologists are aware of the neurologic as well as the skin manifestations of the condition so that nerve involvement can be identified and treated rapidly.

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☆ Dr Walker is supported by grants from LEPRA, the American Leprosy Mission, the Special Trustees of the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, London and the Geoffrey Dowling Fellowship of the British Association of Dermatologists.

PII: S0738-081X(06)00066-6

doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2006.05.012

Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 165-172, March 2007

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