Overview
- Editors:
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Enrico Nunzi
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Dipto. Scienze della Salute (DISSAL), Centro per la Ricerca sul Morbo di, Università di Genova, Genova, Italy
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Cesare Massone
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Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie und, Venerologie, Medizinische Universität Graz, Graz, Austria
- The reader is guided through a modern diagnostic work-up and classification of leprosy
- Specific focus on the two organs most often involved by leprosy – the skin and nerves Up-to-date leprosy statistics reported at the end of the book
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (38 chapters)
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GENERAL SECTION
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- Stewart T. Cole, Pushpendra Singh
Pages 3-13
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- Andrea Clapasson, Silvia Canata
Pages 15-18
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- Vinicius Medeiros Fava, Marcelo Távora Mira
Pages 19-26
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- Rodrigo Ribeiro-Rodrigues
Pages 27-38
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- Cesare Massone, Enrico Nunzi
Pages 39-42
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- Cesare Massone, Alexandra M. G. Brunasso
Pages 43-47
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PATIENT'S EXAMINATION
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- Enrico Nunzi, Cesare Massone, Salvatore Noto
Pages 51-53
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- Andrea Clapasson, Silvia Canata
Pages 55-62
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SKIN
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- Enrico Nunzi, Cesare Massone, Salvatore Noto
Pages 65-73
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- Enrico Nunzi, Cesare Massone, Salvatore Noto
Pages 75-110
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- Enrico Nunzi, Salvatore Noto
Pages 137-150
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Nerves
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Front Matter
Pages 151-151
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NERVES
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- Bernard Naafs, José Antônio Garbino
Pages 153-161
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- Lizia Reni, Salvatore Noto, Pieter A. M. Schreuder
Pages 163-179
About this book
Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It is one of the most disabling disorders in developing countries, with a peak incidence in the tropics and subtropics. With globalization, leprosy is now increasingly spreading to the western world. The impact of this infectious disorder is relevant for the human community due to its transmissible nature, and also important for the individual because of its debilitating consequences. Leprosy is a multifaceted systemic disease with variable presentation and clinical picture. Its identification may therefore not be straightforward, especially outside endemic areas. During its chronic course, leprosy is characterized by acute phases during which there may be exacerbation of symptoms and rapid progression of damage. When leprosy affects the eyes, nerves, and kidneys, it can represent a true medical emergency. The aim of this book is to make the reader familiar with the characteristic signs of disease, including abnormalities of the skin, nerves, eyes, hands, feet, testes, and bone. Early identification of the disease is critical to prevent patient disability and establish appropriate therapy. Emphasis will be given to the current diagnostic tools to identify and quantify the organ damage, including electrophysiology, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, laboratory tests, and histopathology. Specific topics such as leprosy and pregnancy, leprosy and HIV infection, epidemiology, and leprosy control will also be covered.
Editors and Affiliations
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Dipto. Scienze della Salute (DISSAL), Centro per la Ricerca sul Morbo di, Università di Genova, Genova, Italy
Enrico Nunzi
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Universitätsklinik für Dermatologie und, Venerologie, Medizinische Universität Graz, Graz, Austria
Cesare Massone
