What is lepromatous leprosy? Definition, Meaning & Symptoms — Medical Dictionary
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lepromatous leprosy — Definition

Lepromatöz cüzzam / lepromatous leprosy
Lepromatöz cüzzam is a common form of Hansen's disease (cream) This disease caused by mycobacterium leprae bacteria is characterized by nodüller, plaques and thickenings in the skin. Since the immune system responds weakly, the bacteria multiply widely in the body and leads to systemic findings such as nerve damage, nasal congestion, eye problems. If not treated, it can cause severe deformities and disability.
Turkish
🇹🇷 Lepromatöz cüzzam
English
🇬🇧 lepromatous leprosy
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❓ What is Lepromatöz cüzzam?
Lepromatöz cüzzam; lepromatöz cüzzam is a common form of Hansen's disease (cream) This disease caused by mycobacterium leprae bacteria is characterized by nodüller, plaques and thickenings in the skin. Since the immune system responds weakly, the bacteria multiply widely in the body and leads to systemic findings such as nerve damage, nasal congestion, eye problems. If not treated, it can cause severe deformities and disability.
❓ What is lepromatous leprosy in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "lepromatous leprosy" is Lepromatöz cüzzam.
❓ Which medical field is Lepromatöz cüzzam related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.