Leprosy Flashcards
1
Q
What is leprosy?
A
Granulomatous disease affecting primarily the peripheral nerves and skin
2
Q
What pathogen causes leprosy
A
Mycobacterium leprae
3
Q
How does lepromatous leprosy (multibacillary) present?
A
Extensive skin involvement + symmetrical nerve involvement
4
Q
How does tuberculoid leprosy (paucibacillary) present?
A
Limited skin disease + asymmetrical nerve involvement
5
Q
Treatment for leprosy
A
Rifampicin, dapsone and clofazimine
5
Q
What are the signs of leprosy?
A
Hypopigmented skin typically affecting the
