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  • Public Health
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Leprosy is a neglected endemic infectious disease prevalent in the Pacific region.
  • French Polynesia (FP) has achieved national leprosy elimination goals (prevalence < 1 case per 10,000 population).
  • Despite declining incidence, leprosy persists at a low endemic level in FP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a recent case of leprosy in French Polynesia.
  • To emphasize the importance of continued leprosy surveillance and diagnosis.
  • To underscore the need for trained medical personnel for early detection and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a 34-year-old man diagnosed in 2018.
  • Clinical examination.
  • Microbiologic examinations, including fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).

Main Results:

  • Diagnosis of multibacillary leprosy.
  • Initiation of multidrug therapy (MDT).

Conclusions:

  • Leprosy surveillance must be maintained in French Polynesia.
  • Trained medical staff are crucial for detecting and treating new leprosy cases.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment remain essential for managing leprosy, even at low endemic levels.