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Captured in Guatemala, Central America, this image shows a right lateral view of a patient’s head, highlighting structural changes associated with lepromatous leprosy (Hansen’s disease), caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Note the marked nasal tissue loss, with resorption resulting in a reduced nasal protuberance. See PHIL 28920 for an anterior view of this patient’s condition.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Dr. D.S. Martin
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