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NALT Concept Space
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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. bacterial infections
  3. mycobacterial diseases
  4. leprosy
  5. multibacillary leprosy
  6. lepromatous leprosy
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. bacterial infections
  3. mycobacterial diseases
  4. leprosy
  5. multibacillary leprosy
  6. lepromatous leprosy

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lepromatous leprosy

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Definición

  • Information A chronic communicable infection which is a principal or polar form of leprosy. This disorder is caused by Mycobacterium leprae and produces diffuse granulomatous skin lesions in the form of nodules, macules, or papules. The peripheral nerves are involved symmetrically and neural sequelae occur in the advanced stage.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

Conceptos relacionados

Sinónimos

  • cutaneous leprosy
  • nodular leprosy

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/133033

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