Chronic pain in leprosy: new aspects to be considered.

摘要: Leprosy is still considered to be endemic in several developing countries, such as India and Brazil. Infection with Mycobacterium leprae leads chronic granulomatous inflammation skin peripheral nerves that can lead sensory, motor autonomic impairments. Since the disease causes severe sensory loss, little attention has been given pain leprosy. However, leprosy being increasingly recognized an important late complication of This article discusses assessment suggests factors contribute chronicity. We also consider a multiple system output, bringing possibility new treatment options for