Lepromatous leprosy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-003725",
  "term": "Lepromatous leprosy",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "A chronic communicable infection which is a principal or polar form of leprosy. This disorder is caused by Mycobacterium leprae and produces diffuse granulomatous skin lesions in the form of nodules, macules, or papules. The peripheral nerves are involved symmetrically and neural sequelae occur in the advanced stage.",
  "synonyms": [
    "cutaneous leprosy",
    "nodular leprosy"
  ],
  "subject": "Animals, Livestock, One Health",
  "see_also": [
    "multibacillary leprosy",
    "Mycobacterium leprae"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Medical Subject Headings",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "lepra lepromatosa"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/lepromatous-leprosy/"
}