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Hidden challenges in clinical management of leprosy with multiple complications: A case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease which still occur rarely in African and South-East Asia regions with multiple and fatal complications. This report highlighted the case of a 54-year-old man who was diagnosed with Leprosy of multiple complications including leprosy nephropathy, nasal myiasis, leprosy associated anemia and visual impairment. This case reported in order to remind healthcare providers the existence of leprosy despite of being considered eliminated.

Source: International Journal of Science and Research Archive

DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2076

Authors: Themistocles L. Nyeme, Adam Miraj Gembe

Institution: Government of Tanzania

Language: English

Topic: Leprosy Research and Treatment

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4405763872