Leprosy Reaction in Thai Population: A 20-Year Retrospective Study

• Main Authors: Poonkiat Suchonwanit (Author), Siripich Triamchaisri (Author), Sanchawan Wittayakornrerk (Author), Ploysyne Rattanakaemakorn (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Background. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease that presents with varying dermatological and neurological symptoms. The leprosy reactions occur over the chronic course of the disease and lead to extensive disability and morbidity. Objective. To analyze and identify the risk factors which contri...