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ID#:

15458

Caption:

This image depicts the dorsal surface of the hands of a patient with a case of nodular lepromatous leprosy, which under the newer World Health Organization (WHO) standards, is classified as multibacillary (MB) leprosy. The digits of both hands had been eroded over the course of the illness, and you will note that the skin exhibited numerous cutaneous nodules, which were indicative of late stage disease. This illness is caused by the bacterium, Mycobacterium leprae.

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Content Provider(s):

CDC/ Dr. Andre J. Lebraun

Creation Date:

1969

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CDC Organization