Description

Indeterminate neuritic leprosy is a form of leprosy characterized by nerve damage without definitive skin lesions. It is often an early stage of leprosy, where symptoms may be minimal or absent, making diagnosis challenging.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other forms of leprosy, such as tuberculoid or lepromatous leprosy. It is important to maintain a clinical register and avoid colloquial terms. Stick to the glossary term in formal contexts to ensure clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with indeterminate neuritic leprosy after presenting with peripheral nerve damage.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con lepra neurítica indeterminada tras presentar daño en los nervios periféricos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing it with tuberculoid leprosy; mispronouncing 'neuritic' as 'neurotic'; using informal terms for leprosy.