Leprosy in the Upper Midwest.
WMJ
; 122(3): 205-207, 2023 Jul.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37494653
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Leprosy is a life-threatening infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae with an average 5-year long incubation period. It is curable when treated early. Early diagnosis requires knowledge of its myriad clinical features as risk factors may not be readily apparent. CASE PRESENTATION We report the case of a male patient from Wisconsin who tested positive for leprosy without a known exposure or recent travel to endemic areas.DISCUSSION:
The clinical presentation of leprosy exists on a spectrum and correlates with cell immunity levels. The Ridley-Jopling and World Health Organization classifications are used to define leprosy subtypes and guide treatment. Histopathologic examination may aid in diagnosis of suspicious presentations.CONCLUSIONS:
Leprosy may present with nonspecific clinical features and elevated inflammatory markers leading to a misdiagnosis. It should be considered on the differential diagnosis for suspicious presentations and appropriately worked up with various diagnostic modalities. A multidisciplinary approach to treatment may prevent spread and permanent damage.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Lepra
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
WMJ
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article