Hansen’s disease (Leprosy) – A Review
Shivaleela S Sarawad, Veerabhadrappa G Mendagudli
International Journal of Nursing Education and Research · 2021-04
Abstract
Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus. The disease mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes. Leprosy is curable and treatment in the early stages can prevent disability.
MeSH terms
- Leprosy
- Mycobacterium leprae
- Disease
- Respiratory tract
- Medicine
- Bacillus (shape)
- Infectious disease (medical specialty)
- Acid-fast
- Dermatology