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The associated diseases with leprosy.

M Singh1, S Kaur, B Kumar

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.

Indian Journal of Leprosy
|July 1, 1987
PubMed
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Leprosy patients frequently experience various skin and medical conditions, including pityriasis versicolor, tuberculosis, and diabetes mellitus. Understanding these co-occurring diseases is crucial for comprehensive patient care and public health strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is a chronic infectious disease primarily affecting the skin and peripheral nerves.
  • Co-infections and co-morbidities in leprosy patients can complicate treatment and prognosis.
  • Limited data exists on the spectrum of common cutaneous, medical, and surgical disorders in leprosy populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of various cutaneous, medical, and surgical disorders in a cohort of 846 leprosy patients.
  • To identify common co-occurring conditions and compare their incidence with the general population.
  • To discuss the epidemiological significance of these co-existing diseases and review associated literature.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted on 846 individuals diagnosed with leprosy.

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  • Patients were assessed for the presence of cutaneous, medical, and surgical disorders.
  • Data on common conditions were collected and compared with existing epidemiological data.

    • Main Results:

    • The most common cutaneous disorders included pityriasis versicolor, tinea, pyodermas, warts, acquired ichthyosis, scabies, pediculosis, and callosities.
    • Pityriasis versicolor showed a significantly higher incidence in leprosy patients compared to the general population.
    • Frequently observed medical diseases were tuberculosis, infective hepatitis, and diabetes mellitus.

    Conclusions:

    • Leprosy patients exhibit a high prevalence of various dermatological and systemic diseases.
    • Pityriasis versicolor is notably more common in leprosy patients.
    • The co-existence of tuberculosis, infective hepatitis, and diabetes mellitus with leprosy warrants attention for integrated management and epidemiological surveillance.