@article{100528,
  keywords = {Neuropathy, Early diagnosis, Multidrug therapy (MDT), Electromyography, PCR, High-resolution sonography},
  author = {Marques W},
  title = {Leprous neuropathy},
  abstract = {<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Leprosy is still an important cause of neuropathy. Late diagnosis is associated with development of severe nerve impairment.</p>

<p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>early diagnosis and early treatment is essential in order to avoid disability and disease transmission. Recognizing that leprosy is a neurological disease is a fundamental step to the Leprosy zero action proposed by the World Health Organization.</p>

<p><strong>Summary: </strong>leprosy neuropathy manifests as a mononeuropathy or a multiple mononeuropathy with a temperature-dependent distribution. Electromyography, high-resolution sonography serology and PCR help make the diagnosis. Multidrug therapy should be instituted.</p>
},
  year = {2024},
  journal = {Current opinion in neurology},
  month = {07/2024},
  issn = {1473-6551},
  doi = {10.1097/WCO.0000000000001304},
  language = {ENG},
}