Multibacillary leprosy in an adolescent with a family history of leprosy at Kedurus health center, Surabaya: Multibacillary leprosy

I Dewa Putu Gede Bagus Krishna Pradnyandika

Authors

I Dewa Putu Gede Bagus Krishna Pradnyandika Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Hang Tuah

Keywords:

Leprosy, Morbus hansen, Mycobacterium leprae

Abstract

Background: Leprosy is a chronic human infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae which primarily affects peripheral nerves and can cause various disabilities. One of the main risk factors for leprosy transmission is direct contact with leprosy patients, which significantly increases the likelihood of contracting this disease compared to the general population. Objective: This case report aims to describe the clinical presentation and risk factors of leprosy in an adolescent with a family history of leprosy. Case: An 18-year-old male was diagnosed with multibacillary leprosy based on clinical findings, despite having a negative laboratory test result. The patient had a family history of leprosy. Discussion: The diagnosis was primarily made from clinical evidence, with direct transmission identified as the main risk factor. Conclusion: The patient was diagnosed with multibacillary leprosy accompanied by a type I reaction and no signs of disability. The main risk factor for transmission was interfamilial contact. The patient’s prognosis was good, given the absence of disability and the positive response to treatment

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Multibacillary leprosy in an adolescent with a family history of leprosy at Kedurus health center, Surabaya