Chen Kou-Huang, Lin Cheng-Yao, Su Shih-Bin, Chen Kow-Tong
School of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Sanming University, Sanming, Fujian, China.
Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan.
J Trop Med. 2022 Jul 4;2022:8652062. doi: 10.1155/2022/8652062. eCollection 2022.
Leprosy is a neglected infectious disease caused by acid-fast bacillus . It primarily affects the skin and then progresses to a secondary stage, causing peripheral neuropathy with potential long-term disability along with stigma. Leprosy patients account for a significant proportion of the global disease burden. Previous efforts to improve diagnostic and therapeutic techniques have focused on leprosy in adults, whereas childhood leprosy has been relatively neglected. This review aims to update the diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations for adult and childhood leprosy. This review summarizes the clinical, bacteriological, and immunological approaches used in the diagnosis of leprosy. As strategies for the diagnosis and management of leprosy continue to develop better and more advanced knowledge, control and prevention of leprosy are crucial.
麻风病是一种由抗酸杆菌引起的被忽视的传染病。它主要影响皮肤，随后发展到第二阶段，导致周围神经病变，并可能造成长期残疾以及带来污名化。麻风病患者在全球疾病负担中占相当大的比例。以往改善诊断和治疗技术的努力主要集中在成人麻风病上，而儿童麻风病相对受到忽视。本综述旨在更新成人和儿童麻风病的诊断和治疗建议。本综述总结了用于麻风病诊断的临床、细菌学和免疫学方法。随着麻风病诊断和管理策略不断发展出更好、更先进的知识，麻风病的控制和预防至关重要。
