Leprosy, Lepromatous

Synonyms

Cutaneous Leprosies

Cutaneous Leprosy

Lepromatous Leprosies

Lepromatous Leprosy

Leprosies, Cutaneous

Leprosies, Lepromatous

Leprosies, Nodular

Leprosy, Cutaneous

Leprosy, Nodular

Nodular Leprosies

Nodular Leprosy

A chronic communicable infection which is a principal or polar form of LEPROSY. This disorder is caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE and produces diffuse granulomatous skin lesions in the form of nodules, macules, or papules. The peripheral nerves are involved symmetrically and neural sequelae occur in the advanced stage.