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leprosy [1 record]

Record 1 2016-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bacterial Diseases
  • The Skin
  • Nervous System
Universal entry(ies)
A30
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A slowly progressive, chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae and characterized by granulomatous or neurotrophic lesions in the skin, mucous membranes, nerves, bones and viscera, with a broad spectrum of clinical symptoms.

OBS

A30: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies bactériennes
  • Appareil cutané
  • Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
A30
classification system code, see observation
DEF

[Maladie] infectieuse endémique due à Mycobacterium leprae, atteignant préférentiellement la peau et certains nerfs périphériques et se manifestant par une symptomatologie clinique très polymorphe [...]

OBS

A30 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades bacterianas
  • Piel
  • Sistema nervioso
Entrada(s) universal(es)
A30
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Enfermedad caracterizada por un aspecto escamoso.

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