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1Author Affiliation: USACS, Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, Emergency Department, Cortland, New York (Dr Dodge).
Abstract:
Leprosy is a complex and interesting bacterial infection affecting individuals across the world. This is not just an ancient disease from antiquity, but one that is still present today. The diagnosis and treatment of leprosy is complex, and often there is a significant delay in diagnosis from the onset of the disease. Understanding the varied clinical presentations of leprosy and how to treat it can improve clinical outcomes. Healthcare practitioners need to be knowledgeable about all diseases, not just the most common ones.
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