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    Leprosy patients often experience smell loss (anosmia), with 40% showing impairment linked to disease severity. Anosmia can be an early sign of leprosy and should be investigated, especially in endemic regions.

    Area of Science:

    • Otorhinolaryngology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Olfactory dysfunction, or anosmia, is a significant but often overlooked symptom.
    • Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease, can affect various systems, including the nasal passages and potentially the olfactory system.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the prevalence and characteristics of smell impairment in leprosy patients.
    • To explore the relationship between olfactory dysfunction and the clinical status of leprosy.
    • To highlight anosmia as a potential early indicator of leprosy.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 50 leprosy patients had their sense of smell evaluated.
    • Olfactory function was assessed in relation to the patients' systemic clinical state and the severity of nasal lesions.

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    Main Results:

    • 40% of leprosy patients exhibited mild to complete smell impairment (anosmia).
    • The degree of anosmia correlated with the overall clinical condition and nasal pathology severity in leprosy patients.
    • Anosmia can manifest as an initial symptom of leprosy.

    Conclusions:

    • Smell dysfunction is a common finding in leprosy patients and is linked to disease progression.
    • Anosmia may be a presenting sign of leprosy and is often unrecognized by patients.
    • Leprosy should be considered a significant cause of anosmia, particularly in leprosy-endemic areas, and warrants exclusion in patients with unexplained smell loss.