Leprosy is a neglected infectious disease caused by acid‐fast bacillus Mycobacterium
leprae. It primarily affects the skin and then progresses to a secondary stage, causing …

Humans encounter mycobacterial species due to their ubiquity in different environmental
niches. In many individuals, pathogenic mycobacterial species may breach our first-line …

This monograph is written for healthcare workers in any setting who are faced with the
complex care for patients with tuberculosis. Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of …

Objective The objective of the review was to identify, appraise, and synthesise qualitative
studies on the lived experience of individuals diagnosed with leprosy, the impact of the …

Objetivo. Describir el comportamiento epidemiológico de la lepra en varios países
latinoamericanos durante 2011-2020, tomando como base los indicadores de la …

Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, is a chronic granulomatous infection primarily caused by
Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Despite its historical stigma and …

About half of the world's population and 80% of the world's biodiversity can be found in the
tropics. Many diseases are specific to the tropics, with at least 41 diseases caused by …

Leprosy remains endemic in some regions and is a global health concern. However, the
possible causes and risk factors of the disease remain unclear. Data in Wenshan, China …

Co-infection among leishmaniasis and other infectious diseases is common among natural
populations especially in the endemic areas of the disease. It depends on the environmental …

Mycobacterium leprae is the primary causative agent of Hansen's disease or leprosy.
Besides human beings, natural infection has been described in animals such as mangabey …