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Paucibacillary leprosy

rare

A tuberculoid form of leprosy that is characterized by a small number of hypopigmented, well-bordered, anesthetic skin lesions with a low bacillary load, early peripheral nerve impairment, and a T-helper 1 (Th1)–mediated immune response.

Identifiers
MONDO:0041752
Part of
Leprosy
Also known as
tuberculoid leprosy

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