Neurology - Research & Surgery
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Delayed Diagnosis of Leprosy in A Seventeen Years Old Male Patient with No Sensory Loss for Nine Years in Zambia: A Case Report
Authors: Mwanakasale Victor, Kapambwe M Kamanga, Songolo Peter.
Abstract
Leprosy is caused by a bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. The disease is classified by the World Health Organisation as a Neglected Tropical Disease. Disease. Diagnosis is based on presence of classical skin manifestations in form of skin nodules and neurological defects. In this case report we present an unusual case that was only diagnosed as Leprosy nine years after onset of the disease in Zambia, Southern Africa. The patient had skin lesions but no history of sensory loss. Patient made a remarkable clinical improvement just one month after being commenced on Multi Drug Therapy (MDT).
Citation:
Mwanakasale Victor, Kapambwe M Kamanga, Songolo Peter. Delayed Diagnosis of Leprosy in A Seventeen Years Old Male Patient with No Sensory Loss for Nine Years in Zambia: A Case Report. 2020; 3(2).
DOI:
10.33425/2641-4333.1028
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