NALT

Preferred term

lepromatous leprosy

Topic

A chronic communicable infection which is a principal or polar form of leprosy. This disorder is caused by Mycobacterium leprae and produces diffuse granulomatous skin lesions in the form of nodules, macules, or papules. The peripheral nerves are involved symmetrically and neural sequelae occur in the advanced stage.

multibacillary leprosy

Mycobacterium leprae

cutaneous leprosy
nodular leprosy

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

56788

Spanish

lepra lepromatosa

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/133033

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Created 11/20/09, last modified 11/30/12