9783030897062 - leprosy and buruli ulcer: a practical guide (1 Ergebnisse)
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - A highly disabling infectious disease in developing countries, leprosy, or Hansen's disease, is caused byMycobacterium leprae, and is still very relevant for the human community due to its transmissible nature, variable presentation and composite cli…nical picture. Early identification of leprosy and Buruli ulcer (also caused by a Mycobacterium,M. ulcerans) is critical to prevent spreading and patient disability and to establish appropriate therapy. This richly illustrated, completely revised second edition ofLeprosy and Buruli Ulcerdescribes the characteristic signs of both these diseases, and contents include abnormalities of the skin, nerves, eyes, hands, feet, testes and bone. It also presents the latest diagnostic tools to identify and quantify organ damage to enable readers to recognize and treat this composite systemic disorder, which can represent a true medical emergency if affecting eyes, nerves, and kidneys. Further, it includes additional chapters on leprosy in childhood, prophylaxis and vaccines. For both leprosy and Buruli ulcer, this handy guide helpspractitioners and nursing personnel to spot the different clinical manifestations, make a prompt diagnosis and apply effective treatment of both these diseases.
