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PublisherSpringer Milan

ISBN-108847023750

ISBN-139788847023758

eBay Product ID (ePID)110862352

Product Key Features

Number of PagesXx, 384 Pages

Publication NameLeprosy : a Practical Guide

LanguageEnglish

SubjectPublic Health, Dermatology, Infectious Diseases, Diseases

Publication Year2012

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorCesare Massone

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal616.998075

Table Of ContentI GENERAL SECTION: 1 History, Coppelman (Paris, France). 2 Microbiology, Clappason (Genova, Italy). 3 Genetics, Fava, Mira (Curitiba, Brazil). 4 Immunology, Ribeiro (Victoria, Brazil). 5 Pathophysiology, Nunzi, Massone (Genova, Italy). 6 Classifications, Nunzi, Massone (Genova, Italy).- II CLINICAL EXAMINATION: 7 Patient's History, Nunzi (Genova, Italy). 8 Physical examination: Skin, Nunzi (Genova, Italy). 9 Physical examination: Nerves, Reni, Noto (Genova, Italy).- III SKIN: 10 Clinical Features, Nunzi (Genova, Italy). 10 Histopathology, Massone (Genova, Italy). 11 Differential Diagnosis, Nunzi (Genova, Italy).- IV LEPROSY REACTIONS: 12 Naafs, Noto (Leiden, The Netherlands; Genova, Italy). 13 Lucio Leprosy, Magana (Mexico City, Mexico).- V NERVES: 14 Clinical Features, Reni, Noto (Genova, Italy). 15 Differential Diagnosis, Reni, Noto (Genova, Italy). 16 Disability, Brandsma (Nepal). 17 Neurophysiology, Reni (Genova, Italy). 18 Imaging, Martinoli (Genova, Italy).- VI OTHER ORGAN INVOLVEMENT: 19 Eyes, Nunzi (Genova, Italy). 20 ORL, Talhari A, Talhari S. 21Other Organs, Nunzi (Genova, Italy).- VII MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS: 22 Diagnostic Work-up, Nunzi (Genova, Italy). 23 Drugs in Leprosy: Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Side Effects, Talhari S (Manaus, Brazil). 24 Medical Therapy, Bobin (Bordeaux, France). 25 Surgical Therapy, Gennaro (Genova, Italy). 26 Rehabilitation, Brandsma (Nepal).- VIII LEPROSY AND COMMUNITY: 27 Epidemiology, Noto (Genova, Italy). 28 Leprosy Control, Deepak (Bologna, Italy). 29 TeleDermatology, Massone, Schettini, Soyer, (Brisbane, Australia, Manaus, Brazil, Graz, Austria). 30 Leprosy in Pregnancy, Massone. 31 Leprosy in HIV, Talhari C, Talhari S (Manaus, Brazil)

SynopsisThis volume familiarizes readers with the signs of leprosy, covering abnormalities of the skin, nerves, eyes, hands, feet, testes, and bone. The text emphasizes current diagnostic tools to identify and quantify organ damage, including electrophysiology, ultrasonography, and more., Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It is one of the most disabling disorders in developing countries, with a peak incidence in the tropics and subtropics. With globalization, leprosy is now increasingly spreading to the western world. The impact of this infectious disorder is relevant for the human community due to its transmissible nature, and also important for the individual because of its debilitating consequences. Leprosy is a multifaceted systemic disease with variable presentation and clinical picture. Its identification may therefore not be straightforward, especially outside endemic areas. During its chronic course, leprosy is characterized by acute phases during which there may be exacerbation of symptoms and rapid progression of damage. When leprosy affects the eyes, nerves, and kidneys, it can represent a true medical emergency. The aim of this book is to make the reader familiar with the characteristic signs of disease, including abnormalities of the skin, nerves, eyes, hands, feet, testes, and bone. Early identification of the disease is critical to prevent patient disability and establish appropriate therapy. Emphasis will be given to the current diagnostic tools to identify and quantify the organ damage, including electrophysiology, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, laboratory tests, and histopathology. Specific topics such as leprosy and pregnancy, leprosy and HIV infection, epidemiology, and leprosy control will also be covered.

LC Classification NumberRL1-803