Publications by authors named "Licia Saadi"

Article Synopsis
  • Leprosy remains prevalent in some developing countries, like India and Brazil, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, leading to significant health complications.
  • Although sensory loss is a major symptom, chronic pain associated with leprosy is now being acknowledged as a serious late complication.
  • The article explores methods to assess leprosy-related pain and suggests potential factors contributing to its persistence, as well as new treatment avenues for chronic pain management in affected individuals.
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