Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, Colorado.
Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Jul;83(1):17-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2019.10.138. Epub 2020 Mar 31.
In the second article in this continuing medical education series, we review the treatment of leprosy, its immunologic reactions, and important concepts, including disease relapse and drug resistance. A fundamental understanding of the treatment options and management of neuropathic sequelae are essential to reduce disease burden and improve patients' quality of life.
在这个继续医学教育系列的第二篇文章中,我们回顾了麻风病的治疗方法、其免疫反应以及包括疾病复发和耐药性在内的重要概念。基本了解治疗方案和神经后遗症的管理对于减轻疾病负担和提高患者生活质量至关重要。