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Multibacillary Leprosy

A form of LEPROSY classified by the World Health Organization for the purpose of treatment, based on clinical manifestations and skin smear results. Patients with multibacillary leprosy have six or more lesions with or without positive skin smear results for the causative agent MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE. Multibacillary leprosy encompasses borderline lepromatous, midborderline, and lepromatous leprosy.
Also Known As:
Leprosy, Multibacillary; Lepromatous, Borderline; Lepromatous, Midborderline; Leprosies, Multibacillary; Multibacillary Leprosies; Borderline Lepromatous; Midborderline Lepromatous
Networked: 386 relevant articles (15 outcomes, 42 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)
2. Lepromatous Leprosy
3. Obesity
4. Low Vision (Subnormal Vision)
5. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Experts

1. Pinheiro, Roberta Olmo: 6 articles (01/2022 - 01/2015)
2. Sarno, Euzenir Nunes: 6 articles (10/2021 - 04/2007)
3. Duthie, Malcolm S: 6 articles (01/2018 - 10/2008)
4. Kar, H K: 5 articles (07/2015 - 06/2000)
5. Dogra, Sunil: 4 articles (01/2021 - 09/2002)
6. Daniel, E: 4 articles (10/2010 - 12/2002)
7. Reed, Steven G: 4 articles (02/2010 - 03/2006)
8. Moraes, Milton Ozório: 3 articles (01/2022 - 03/2010)
9. Narang, Tarun: 3 articles (01/2021 - 06/2005)
10. Kumar, Anil: 3 articles (03/2014 - 01/2012)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Multibacillary Leprosy:
1. DapsoneFDA Link
2. Rifampin (Rifampicin)FDA LinkGeneric
3. VaccinesIBA
4. Prednisolone (Predate)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
6. Thalidomide (Thalomid)FDA Link
7. HDL LipoproteinsIBA
8. Complement System Proteins (Complement)IBA
9. micaIBA
10. Ofloxacin (Ofloxacine)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
3. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
4. Combination Drug Therapy (Combination Chemotherapy)
5. Immunotherapy