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- * Early detection and treatment are crucial in preventing disability and limiting the spread of the disease, aligning with the WHO's Leprosy Zero action plan.
- * Leprosy neuropathy often presents as single or multiple nerve issues, and diagnosis can be aided by tests like electromyography, ultrasound, serology, and PCR; prompt multidrug therapy is recommended.
Article Abstract
Purpose Of Review: Leprosy is still an important cause of neuropathy. Late diagnosis is associated with development of severe nerve impairment.
Recent Findings: early diagnosis and early treatment is essential in order to avoid disability and disease transmission. Recognizing that leprosy is a neurological disease is a fundamental step to the Leprosy zero action proposed by the World Health Organization.
Summary: leprosy neuropathy manifests as a mononeuropathy or a multiple mononeuropathy with a temperature-dependent distribution. Electromyography, high-resolution sonography serology and PCR help make the diagnosis. Multidrug therapy should be instituted.
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