The Nasal Discharge in Leprosy: Clinical and Bacteriological Aspects

Abstract

A detailed study of the nose in cases of leproma tous leprosy was undertaken at Victoria Hospital, Dichpalli, India and the results correlated with the general clinicaI findings. The histological details of the study will be presented elsewhere. The signs and symptoms of nasal involvement are described and it is stressed that this involvement occurs early in the disease processo The importance of all leprosy workers being aware of nasal involveme nt is pointed out and it is recommended that facilities for local care of the nose in leprosy should be established wherever the disease is treated. Possible mechanisms whereby leprosy ma y be transmitted are discussed.