A case of lepromatous leprosy
https://doi.org/10.25207/1608-6228-2020-27-2-144-151
Abstract
This article describes a clinical case of lepromatous leprosy. Despite the sporadic incidence of leprosy in Russia, the presented clinical observation demonstrates that clinicians must maintain vigilance with regard to leprosy. Close attention and in-depth study of the history of the disease is required both in endemic and (in view of active migration and tourist flows) non-endemic regions, since timely diagnosis of this mycobacteriosis can present significant difficulties.
About the Authors
E. Yu. Yanchevskaya
Astrakhan State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Cand. Sci. (Med.), Assoc. Prof., Acting Departmental Head, Department of Dermatovenereology,
Bakinskaya str., 121, Astrakhan, 414000, Russia
V. V. Duiko
Research Institute for the Study of Leprosy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dr. Sci. (Med.), Director,
N. Ostrovsky passage, 3, Astrakhan, 414057, Russia
O. A. Mesnyankina
Astrakhan State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Cand. Sci. (Med.), Research Assistant, Department of Dermatovenereology,
Bakinskaya str., 121, Astrakhan, 414000, Russia
Yu. Yu. Levicheva
Research Institute for the Study of Leprosy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Departmental Head, Clinical Department,
N. Ostrovsky passage, 3, Astrakhan, 414057, Russia
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Yanchevskaya E.Yu., Duiko V.V., Mesnyankina O.A., Levicheva Yu.Yu. A case of lepromatous leprosy. Kuban Scientific Medical Bulletin. 2020;27(2):144-151. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25207/1608-6228-2020-27-2-144-151
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