Lepra recurrent developed after termination of antileprotic therapy

• Main Authors: A. A. Kubanov (Author), A. E. Karamova (Author), V. G. Semenova (Author), V. A. Smoliannikova (Author), M. A. Nefedova (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: State Scientific Center of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology, 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Lepra is an infectious disease, granulomatosis caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It is characterized with prolonged latent period (from 3-5 years to several decades), low transmission, generally lesions of skin and peripheral nervous system. The recurrent of disease is possible after the termination o...