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Lepra

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Enfermedad de Hansen

Tratamiento:

Muchos medicamentos diferentes se utilizan para eliminar la bacteria que causa la enfermedad.

La aspirina, la prednisona o la talidomida se utilizan para controlar la inflamación.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

Es importante hacer un diagnóstico a tiempo. El tratamiento oportuno limita los daños producidos por esta enfermedad, libera a la persona de ser agente infeccioso y le permite llevar un estilo de vida normal.

Complicaciones:

Situaciones que requieren asistencia médica:

Se debe consultar con el médico si se presenta alguno de los signos y síntomas aquí descritos, especialmente después de haber estado expuesto a la enfermedad. En los Estados Unidos, es necesario notificar los casos de lepra a los Centros de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades.

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