Delayed diagnosis of multibacillary leprosy: a report of eight cases
Braz. j. infect. dis
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13(2): 155-157, Apr. 2009. tab
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ABSTRACT
Leprosy is an important public health problem in Brazil. However, this disease is still poorly diagnosed in its early stages, leading to permanent disability and disfigurement. We examined eight patients with clinical and histologicaldiagnosis of multibacillary leprosy who were being treated for other diseases for about three years without clinicalhypothesis of leprosy. These cases illustrate the importance of medical education and public information aboutleprosys signs and symptoms for prompt recognition and treatment, which are necessary to prevent permanentdisabilities and eradicate the disease.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Lèpre multibacillaire
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Retard de diagnostic
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
Limites du sujet:
Adulte
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Adulte très âgé
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Thème du journal:
Maladies transmissibles
Année:
2009
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
São Paulo University/BR
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