Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
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Type I Lepra Reactions<br />
Type I Lepra reaction may occur in both MB & PB <strong>Leprosy</strong>. The patient may<br />
be present with one or more following features :<br />
• Inflammation in skin patches, i.e., skin patches become reddish and swollen.<br />
• Painful, tender and swollen peripheral nerves.<br />
• Signs of nerve damage, i.e., loss of sensation and / or muscle weakness.<br />
• Fever and malaise ( sometimes only ).<br />
• Hands and feet may be swollen.<br />
• Rarely, new skin lesions may appear.<br />
Type 1 Lepra Reaction – Inflammation in existing<br />
patches and / or nerves<br />
Type 1 Lepra Reaction is due to change in CMI<br />
Type 1 Lepra<br />
Reaction<br />
Reaction in skin<br />
patch only<br />
Reaction in nerve<br />
only<br />
Reaction in both<br />
skin patch & nerve<br />
Inflammation in<br />
skin patch<br />
Inflammation in<br />
nerve , i.e. ,<br />
neuritis<br />
Inflammation in<br />
both skin patch<br />
and nerve<br />
No de<strong>for</strong>mity Risk of de<strong>for</strong>mity Risk of de<strong>for</strong>mity<br />
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