期刊名称：International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
电子版ISSN：1308-5581
出版年度：2022
卷号：14
期号：5
页码：4470-4473
DOI：10.9756/INTJECSE/V14I5.529
语种：English
出版社：International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education
摘要：Background:Mycobacterium leprae causes leprosy, which is a chronic, infectious, systemic illness with Paucibacillary and Multibacillary varieties. It is very contagious and has a slow onset. Hypo pigmented skin lesions with diminished feeling characterise the clinical appearance. Acid-fast bacilli in tissue specimens are considered a gold standard for diagnosis Tuberculoid leprosy is characterised by an extremely dry, scaly, hypo pigmented patch or plaque with very sharply defined edges and is associated with the most conspicuous immune response. Except for those on the face, plaques are usually numbing. A total of one to five lesions are seen. Peripheral nerves can be rather noticeable. Patient Information: A 36 years old maleclient was admittedto tertiary care hospital with the presenting complaintsof Pale colour patches over skin , small skin lesion, Numbness,muscle weakness painless swelling & lump on the face. Main symptoms and importance of clinical findings: Various tests had been performed on the patientlike, careful history collection, physical examination, blood test &skin test etc. Medical Management:Patient was treated with the medication as order by doctor such as,Multi drug therapy (MDT) is given For adults,capsule of rifampicin 600 mg once a month,tablet of dapsone 100 mg daily,capsule of clofazimine 300mg once a month and 50 mg daily. Nursing management: Monitored all vital signs checked 8 hourly. Administer medication as per doctor’s order. Conclusion:Appropriate diagnosis and medical management helps out to recover and live productive life in such patients.
