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[Hansen's disease. Case report of tuberculoid leprosy in Chile]
Daniela Armijo1, Franco Aguirre2, María Victoria Raimann3
1Clínica Dermacross, Santiago, Chile.
Abstract:
Hansen's disease or leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, mainly affecting the skin and peripheral nerves. In recent years, a better control of the disease has been achieved globally. However, in Chile the incidence of leprosy has continued to increase. We present a case of a 40-year-old patient Haitian nationality with lesions and histopathology compatible with tuberculoid leprosy. We discuss the importance of education on less prevalent diseases in Chile, in conjunction with a review of the pathophysiology, clinic, and classification of Hansen's disease.
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