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Leprosy, Lepromatous

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Definition: 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.  erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL): index under LEPROSY, LEPROMATOUS (IM) + ERYTHEMA NODOSUM (IM)    Other names Leprosy, Nodular; Leprosy, Cutaneous; Nodular Leprosy; Nodular Leprosies; Leprosies, Nodular; Leprosies, Lepromatous; Leprosies, Cutaneous; Lepromatous Leprosy; Lepromatous Leprosies; Cutaneous Leprosy; Cutaneous Leprosies

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