The current goal of Zero Leprosy focuses on the interruption of the transmission of infection within endemic regions. While the role of the skin in the transmission dynamics of leprosy has not been clearly delineated, recent research on the environmental presence of lepra bacilli brings this aspect back into focus. We present a case of lepromatous leprosy with perforated-appearing histoid lesions on the palms and soles, demonstrating the presence of lepra bacilli throughout the epidermis.
BT - International journal of dermatology C1 -https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38235837
DA - 01/2024 DO - 10.1111/ijd.17035 J2 - Int J Dermatol LA - eng N2 -The current goal of Zero Leprosy focuses on the interruption of the transmission of infection within endemic regions. While the role of the skin in the transmission dynamics of leprosy has not been clearly delineated, recent research on the environmental presence of lepra bacilli brings this aspect back into focus. We present a case of lepromatous leprosy with perforated-appearing histoid lesions on the palms and soles, demonstrating the presence of lepra bacilli throughout the epidermis.
PY - 2024 T2 - International journal of dermatology TI - Trans-epidermal extrusion of lepra bacilli from histoid lesions: a risk of continued transmission. SN - 1365-4632 ER -