Leprosy: report of a case with severe peripheral neuropathy.
Neurol Sci
; 31(1): 75-7, 2010 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-19812892
ABSTRACT
Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is a chronic granulomatous infectious disease, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, with cutaneous and neurological manifestations. Leprosy is very rare in Europe but some cases are reported, especially among people coming from endemic areas. Here, we report a case of Hansen's disease and emphasize the importance of a prompt diagnosis and treatment also in non-endemic areas.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades del Sistema Nervioso Periférico
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Lepra
Límite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
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Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Neurol Sci
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROLOGIA
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia