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Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)

A chronic granulomatous infection caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE. The granulomatous lesions are manifested in the skin, the mucous membranes, and the peripheral nerves. Two polar or principal types are lepromatous and tuberculoid.
Also Known As:
Hansen's Disease; Hansen Disease
Networked: 6907 relevant articles (330 outcomes, 931 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Tuberculosis (Tuberculoses)
2. Infections
3. Erythema Nodosum
4. Ulcer
5. Multibacillary Leprosy

Experts

1. Geluk, Annemieke: 56 articles (12/2021 - 09/2005)
2. Richardus, Jan Hendrik: 47 articles (12/2021 - 06/2004)
3. Sarno, Euzenir Nunes: 44 articles (12/2022 - 06/2003)
4. Duthie, Malcolm S: 43 articles (11/2020 - 11/2007)
5. Brennan, Patrick J: 37 articles (01/2021 - 05/2002)
6. Sarno, Euzenir N: 35 articles (01/2021 - 11/2002)
7. Moraes, Milton Ozório: 31 articles (12/2022 - 09/2006)
8. Lockwood, Diana N J: 31 articles (10/2020 - 04/2002)
9. Spencer, John S: 29 articles (01/2020 - 06/2004)
10. Modlin, Robert L: 27 articles (11/2019 - 03/2003)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Leprosy:
1. VaccinesIBA
2. Rifampin (Rifampicin)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Thalidomide (Thalomid)FDA Link
4. DapsoneFDA Link
5. Clofazimine (Lamprene)FDA Link
6. AntigensIBA
7. BCG VaccineFDA Link
8. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
9. Prednisolone (Predate)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Ofloxacin (Ofloxacine)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
3. Chemoprevention
4. Immunotherapy
5. Duration of Therapy