Leprosy: management
Evidence-based neurology checklist on leprosy: management: Microbiological tests Microscopy of smears: this shows acid fast bacilli Skin biopsy: of the dorsal superficial ulnar nerve branch Nerve conduction studies (NCS) Nerve ultrasound Nerve magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): features Screening…
Microbiological tests
- Microscopy of smears: this shows acid fast bacilli
- Skin biopsy: of the dorsal superficial ulnar nerve branch
Nerve conduction studies (NCS)
Nerve ultrasound
Nerve magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): features
Screening for viral co-infections
Neuropathological grading
Treatment
References
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