About The Medical Condition Tuberculoid Leprosy

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Tuberculoid Leprosy

Tuberculoid Leprosy Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Tuberculoid Leprosy Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Tuberculoid Leprosy?

A principal or polar form of LEPROSY in which the skin lesions are few and are sharply demarcated. Peripheral nerve involvement is pronounced and may be severe. Unlike lepromatous leprosy (LEPROSY, LEPROMATOUS), the lepromin test is positive. Tuberculoid leprosy is rarely a source of infection to others.

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