Publications by authors named "Beniam Worku Yigazu"
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Leprosy can affect multiple organs, including the testicles, leading to hypogonadism, which is often undiagnosed among patients.
- The study evaluated hypogonadism in 146 male leprosy patients in Ethiopia, identifying symptoms and analyzing hormone levels through blood tests.
- Findings show a 26.7% prevalence of hypogonadism, primarily linked to being overweight and having grade-II disabilities.
