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This image depicts an anterior view of a young female patient’s face, highlighting the presence of characteristic subcutaneous nodularity associated with lepromatous leprosy, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. The nodular involvement affects the brow line, nasal bridge and nose, cheeks, chin, and lips.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Norman Cole
Creation Date: 1963
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Copyright Restrictions: None - This image is in the public domain and thus free of any copyright restrictions.