[Hansen's disease. Case report of tuberculoid leprosy in Chile]

Rev Chilena Infectol. 2022 Feb;39(1):80-85. doi: 10.4067/S0716-10182022000100080.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Hansen's disease or leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, mainly affecting the skin and peripheral nerves. In recent years, a better control of the disease has been achieved globally. However, in Chile the incidence of leprosy has continued to increase. We present a case of a 40-year-old patient Haitian nationality with lesions and histopathology compatible with tuberculoid leprosy. We discuss the importance of education on less prevalent diseases in Chile, in conjunction with a review of the pathophysiology, clinic, and classification of Hansen's disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chile
  • Haiti
  • Humans
  • Leprosy
  • Leprosy, Tuberculoid* / diagnosis
  • Leprosy, Tuberculoid* / drug therapy
  • Mycobacterium leprae