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Leprosy

Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous disease principally affecting the skin and peripheral nervous system, caused by Mycobacterium leprae. The disease usually affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Paucibacillary disease has fewer than 5 lesions and no bacilli on smear testing. Five or more lesions with or without bacilli is considered multibacillary disease. The management of leprosy includes early pharmacotherapy and physical, social, and psychological rehabilitation.

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