Scholarly Article
Diagnostic Accuracy of Microbiological and Pathological Techniques in Leprosy: A Retrospective Study from Coastal Karnataka
V Sindhuja, F Sneha kukanur, Avija, Ajay kumar, K Ashwini
2025-03-31 · Impact Surgery · Impact Health Publishing Group
Abstract
Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, remains a public health concern despite the success of multidrug therapy (MDT) in reducing its global prevalence. Accurate diagnosis necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, integrating clinical, microbiological, and pathological techniques. Slit-skin smears aid in confirming Mycobacterium leprae, while histopathological analysis facilitates classification and staging. This study evaluates the diagnostic efficacy of microbiological and pathological techniques in a tertiary care hospital in coastal Karnataka.
Keywords
Leprosy, Infectious Diseases, Abstract, RASIRS
Citation Details
Impact Surgery, No. 9