Leprosy: An Overview of Pathophysiology

Leprosy: An Overview of Pathophysiology

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, a microorganism that has a predilection for the skin and nerves. The disease is clinically characterized by one or more of the three cardinal signs: hypopigmented or erythematous skin patches wit...

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Main Authors:	Ramesh Marne Bhat, Chaitra Prakash
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:	Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/181089

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