Leprosy in infants--report of two cases

Int J Lepr Other Mycobact Dis. 1989 Jun;57(2):472-5.

Abstract

Two infants, one 4 months old and the other 2 months old, having histologically confirmed indeterminate leprosy are reported. The route of infection, mode of transmission, and incubation period are discussed with reference to these two cases of infantile leprosy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dapsone / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Leprosy / diagnosis*
  • Leprosy / drug therapy
  • Leprosy / pathology
  • Rifampin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Dapsone
  • Rifampin