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Captured in Guatemala, Central America, this image shows an anterior view of a patient’s head and upper body, highlighting facial manifestations of lepromatous leprosy (Hansen’s disease), commonly referred to as leonine facies due to the lion-like appearance of the facial features. This condition is caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Dr. D.S. Martin
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