LEPROSY

DANA BYRN DOLAR YARTE

SIGNS OF ORGAN
INVOLVEMENT

Signs of Organ Involvement

OCCULAR
Ptosis
Exposure
keratitis
Ulcerations
Pannus
formation
Corneal
opacities

MUCOUS
MEMBRANE
Nasal
congestion
Perforation of
the nasal septum
Collapse of nasal
bridge
Saddle nose
deformity
Hoarseness

VISCERAL
ORGAN
Confined to
reticuloendothe
sial system
Testicular
atrophy
Secondary
amyloidosis

Ethical Responsibility in
Leprosy Diagnosis

Ethical Responsibility in Leprosy

Diagnosis
REMEMBER!!!
The diagnosis of leprosy is a VERY SERIOUS matter for
the individual and the family
If in SLIGHTEST DOUBT avoid making a diagnosis and
categorize the individual as SUSPECT
Inform the individual to REPORT BACK after 6
MONTHS or if there is worsening of the signs and
symptoms
The patient may be referred to other specialist as
appropriate, to establish the correct diagnosis.

Classification of
Leprosy

Classification of Leprosy
Leprosy can be classified on the basis of:
The clinical manifestation
Skin slit smear results
WHO CLASSIFICATION OF LEPROSY
Basis: number of skin lesions and skin slit smear

RIDLEY AND JOPLINGS CLASSIFICATION OF LEPROSY

Basis: immune status and skin slit smear

Classification of Leprosy
Leprosy can be classified on the basis of:
The clinical manifestation
Skin slit smear results
WHO CLASSIFICATION OF LEPROSY
Basis: number of skin lesions and skin slit smear

RIDLEY AND JOPLINGS CLASSIFICATION OF LEPROSY

Basis: immune status and skin slit smear

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Classification of Leprosy

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