Leprosy, Tuberculoid

Overview

A principal or polar form of LEPROSY in which the skin lesions are few and are sharply demarcated. Peripheral nerve involvement is pronounced and may be severe. Unlike lepromatous leprosy (LEPROSY, LEPROMATOUS), the lepromin test is positive. Tuberculoid leprosy is rarely a source of infection to others.

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Quick facts about Leprosy, Tuberculoid

Topic type

Condition

Category

General Healthcare

MeSH classification

C01.150.252.410.040.552.475.371.850.500

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