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==Natural History== | |||
==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
Worldwide, 1-2 million persons are permanently disabled as a result of Hansen's disease. However, persons receiving antibiotic treatment or having completed treatment are considered free of active infection. | Worldwide, 1-2 million persons are permanently disabled as a result of Hansen's disease. However, persons receiving [[antibiotic treatment]] or having completed [[Therapy|treatment]] are considered free of active [[infection]]. | ||
*Cosmetic disfigurement | *Cosmetic disfigurement | ||
*Permanent nerve damage | *Permanent [[nerve damage]] | ||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
Early recognition is important. Early treatment limits damage by the disease, renders the person noninfectious, and allows for a normal lifestyle. | Early recognition is important. Early [[Therapy|treatment]] limits damage by the [[disease]], renders the person [[infection|noninfectious]], and allows for a normal lifestyle. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]
Natural History
Complications
Worldwide, 1-2 million persons are permanently disabled as a result of Hansen's disease. However, persons receiving antibiotic treatment or having completed treatment are considered free of active infection.
- Cosmetic disfigurement
- Permanent nerve damage
Prognosis
Early recognition is important. Early treatment limits damage by the disease, renders the person noninfectious, and allows for a normal lifestyle.