Leprosy (Q38035)
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A disease caused by an infection with Mycobacterium leprae. This disease commonly presents with a long asymptomatic period followed by granulomatous lesions of the skin, respiratory tract, and peripheral nerves. Transmission is commonly by droplet transmission. Confirmation is by identification of Mycobacterium leprae with skin biopsy.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| default for all languages | 1B20 |
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| English | Leprosy |
A disease caused by an infection with Mycobacterium leprae. This disease commonly presents with a long asymptomatic period followed by granulomatous lesions of the skin, respiratory tract, and peripheral nerves. Transmission is commonly by droplet transmission. Confirmation is by identification of Mycobacterium leprae with skin biopsy. |
Statements
CID11:1B20.21
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dki-india-1B20.21
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Concluído
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13 August 2026
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