Leprosy: pathology and presentations
Evidence-based neurology checklist on leprosy: pathology and presentations: Pathology This is caused by mycobacterium leprae The damage is also immune mediated It has a predilection for Schwann cells Classification Transmission Neurological features Dermatological features
Pathology
- This is caused by mycobacterium leprae
- The damage is also immune mediated
- It has a predilection for Schwann cells
Classification
Transmission
Neurological features
Dermatological features
References
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