Prevalence, patterns and determinants of peripheral neuropathy among leprosy patients in Northeast Ethiopia: A retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae). Leprosy is believed to have originated initially in Eastern African regions and spread worldwide through the migration of people. Leprosy causes skin and nerve infections. It has been investigated that the Hansen's bacillus, M. leprae, predominantly targets peripheral nerves.

Methodology/principal findings

The present study reviewed charts of 380 patients with complete records fulfilling the inclusion criteria. An institution-based retrospective cross-sectional study design was employed. The study was conducted at Boru meda General Hospital, located in the South Wollo zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia from September 2019 to August 2021. In the current study, the

SUBMITTER: Muhaba ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11978083 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature