Hidden challenges in clinical management of leprosy with multiple complications: A case report

Themistocles L. Nyem; Adam Miraj Gembe

doi:10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2076

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Hidden challenges in clinical management of leprosy with multiple complications: A case report

Themistocles L. Nyeme ^* and Adam Miraj Gembe

Department of Internal Medicine, Tumbi Regional Referral Hospital, Coast, Tanzania.

Research Article

International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 3066-3069.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2076
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2076

Publication history

Received on 18 October 2024; revised on 18 December 2024; accepted on 20 December 2024

Abstract

Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease which still occur rarely in African and South-East Asia regions with multiple and fatal complications. This report highlighted the case of a 54-year-old man who was diagnosed with Leprosy of multiple complications including leprosy nephropathy, nasal myiasis, leprosy associated anemia and visual impairment. This case reported in order to remind healthcare providers the existence of leprosy despite of being considered eliminated.

Keywords

Leprosy; Clinical management; Leprosy complications; Hidden challenges

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Themistocles L. Nyeme and Adam Miraj Gembe. Hidden challenges in clinical management of leprosy with multiple complications: A case report. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 3066-3069. https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2076

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