ICD-11 definition : A disease caused by an infection with Mycobacterium leprae. This disease commonly
presents with a long asymptomatic period followed by granulomatous lesions of the
skin, respiratory tract, and peripheral nerves. Transmission is commonly by droplet
transmission. Confirmation is by identification of Mycobacterium leprae with skin
biopsy.;
ICD-11 synonym : anesthesia leprosy; maculoanesthetic leprosy; anesthetic leprosy; macular leprosy; Infection due to Mycobacterium leprae; Hansen disease; leprosy unspecified;
ICD-11 inclusion : Infection due to Mycobacterium leprae;
A disease caused by an infection with Mycobacterium leprae. This disease commonly
presents with a long asymptomatic period followed by granulomatous lesions of the
skin, respiratory tract, and peripheral nerves. Transmission is commonly by droplet
transmission. Confirmation is by identification of Mycobacterium leprae with skin
biopsy.