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.
Entry Term(s)
Leprosy, Cutaneous
Leprosy, Nodular
Previous Indexing
Leprosy (1966-1988)
Public MeSH Note
89; CUTANEOUS LEPROSY & NODULAR LEPROSY were see LEPROSY, LEPROMATOUS 1989-91
Online Note
use LEPROSY, LEPROMATOUS to search CUTANEOUS LEPROSY & NODULAR LEPROSY 1989-91
History Note
89; CUTANEOUS LEPROSY & NODULAR LEPROSY were see LEPROSY, LEPROMATOUS 1989-91
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.
