Atypical cinical manifestation of leprosy in Indonesian male adolescent: a case report

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease with high prevalence, but often neglected in Indonesia. Indonesia ranks the 3rd worldwide, after India and Brazil, 17,439 new cases reported 2019.1 This caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus, which mainly affects skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract mucosa, eyes. Early diagnosis of fundamental, because delayed treatment may lead to severe deformities disabilities.2 The current multidrug (MDT) for leprosy widely available free.
 According World Health Organization (WHO),1 one 20 diseases recognised tropical (NTDs), group present significant burden amongst poorest, unheard communities. Eradication challenging difficulty diagnosis, imitates various diseases, well delay, transmission, social stigma. regions highest prevalence are Java, Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua.3,4
 Among 2019, 1,861 (10%) were children under 15 years age.1 detection indicates lack mechanisms control endemic infections.2 aim this report share our experience diagnosing advanced stage atypical clinical characteristics male adolescent.