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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Leprosy, Lepromatous
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Lepra Lepromatosa
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Hanseníase Virchowiana
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Synonyms English:
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Leprosy, Cutaneous
Leprosy, Nodular
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Tree Number:
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C01.252.410.040.552.386.775.500
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Definition English:
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A chronic communicable infection which is a principal or polar form of LEPROSY. This disorder is caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE and produces diffuse granulomatous skin lesions in the form of nodules, macules, or papules. The peripheral nerves are involved symmetrically and neural sequelae occur in the advanced stage. |
Indexing Annotation English:
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erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL): index under LEPROSY, LEPROMATOUS (IM) + ERYTHEMA NODOSUM (IM)
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History Note English:
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89; CUTANEOUS LEPROSY & NODULAR LEPROSY were see LEPROSY, LEPROMATOUS 1989-91
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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23708
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Unique Identifier:
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D015440
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Similar:
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DeCS CID-10 SciELO LILACS LIS
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