Review of ocular leprosy.
J Indian Med Assoc
;
2006 Jul; 104(7): 401-3, 407
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-98869
ABSTRACT
Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affects peripheral nerves and skin. Eye is also frequently affected, partial or total loss of vision is especially tragic in leprosy. But ocular leprosy is still neglected by the leprosy workers due to lack of knowledge, and is also often overlooked even by the ophthalmologists. Here, an update review of ocular leprosy has been attempted regarding its epidemiology, clinical features, pathology, management and prevention under one umbrella.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Humans
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Eye Infections, Bacterial
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Leprosy
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Med Assoc
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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