LEPROSY NEUROPATHY
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چکیده
Leprosy is a major cause of peripheral neuropathy in developing countries, affecting sensory, motor, and autonomic nerve function. Neuropathy complications can include sensory loss muscle weakness. Impaired function often the first symptom encountered leprosy neuropathy. Early detection treatment are important to prevent disability.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Pain, Headache and Vertigo
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2723-3979', '2723-3960']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21776/ub.jphv.2023.004.01.3