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Definition of leprosy Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by M. leprae . It affects mainly the skin and the peripheral nerves . ��

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Key concepts in clinical leprosy - The 3 cardinal signs of leprosy; - Ridley and Jopling classification; - Reactions and nerve damage. ��

The 3 cardinal signs of leprosy 1. Skin patch with loss of sensation; 2. enlarged peripheral nerve; 3. positive slit-skin smear. ��

The leprosy spectrum according to the Ridley and Jopling classification � �� % � � � �� &'��(' ('� )' *'��+' �,'�&'� BT = borderline tuberculoid leprosy BB = mid borderline leprosy BL = borderrline lepromatous leprosy BI = bacteriological index - - = negative + = degree of positivity ��

Nerve damage in leprosy 1. dermal nerves; 2. cutaneous nerves; 3. major nerve trunks. Source: B Naafs (1994) in E Nunzi, D Leiker, “Manuale di leprologia” ��

Nerve damage in leprosy Most of the nerve damage in leprosy takes place during acute exacerbations of the disease called “Reactions”. ��

How to diagnose leprosy • history taking; • physical assessment; and • laboratory investigations. ��

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