A chronic granulomatous infection caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE. The granulomatous lesions are manifested in the skin, the mucous membranes, and the peripheral nerves. Two polar or principal types are lepromatous and tuberculoid.
Hansen's Disease,Hansen Disease
D008297
Male
Males
D002648
Child
A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL.
Children
D003880
Dermatology
A medical specialty concerned with the skin, its structure, functions, diseases, and treatment.
D004501
Education, Medical
Use for general articles concerning medical education.
Medical Education
D005260
Female
Females
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000346
Afghanistan
Country located north and west of Pakistan, and east of Iran. The capital is Kabul.
D012871
Skin Diseases
Diseases involving the DERMIS or EPIDERMIS.
Dermatoses,Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders,Dermatosis,Skin Disease