2019
DOI: 10.4103/ijpd.ijpd_47_18
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Childhood leprosy: A review

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“…[1718192021] With the idea of other authors, it is believed that oral mucosal lesions are sources of infection in leprosy patients who expel great numbers of bacilli when they spit, sneeze, cough, or speak, once released into the environment, the bacilli could be viable for up to nine days or even longer. [681011] The lesser incidence of oral lesions observed recently compared to older report could be because the present treatment is more effective and is initiated earlier, and probably because of improvement in oral hygiene. [12] Still oral features in leprosy were noticed in hard palate and premaxilla including case of bilateral seventh nerve palsy is noted.…”
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“…[1718192021] With the idea of other authors, it is believed that oral mucosal lesions are sources of infection in leprosy patients who expel great numbers of bacilli when they spit, sneeze, cough, or speak, once released into the environment, the bacilli could be viable for up to nine days or even longer. [681011] The lesser incidence of oral lesions observed recently compared to older report could be because the present treatment is more effective and is initiated earlier, and probably because of improvement in oral hygiene. [12] Still oral features in leprosy were noticed in hard palate and premaxilla including case of bilateral seventh nerve palsy is noted.…”
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confidence: 93%
“…The sequence of pathological alterations follows the pattern described by Pinkerton in 1932 in the nasal and oral mucous membranes: congestion, infiltration, and formation of nodules, possible ulceration, atrophies, and fibrosis. [3568] Important medical and odontological complications may follow the involvement of the oral and nasal mucous membrane and the bones of the face in leprosy. [9] The upper airway is the main point of entry for the bacillus and a route for bacillary elimination in leprosy.…”
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