Description

Multibacillary leprosy is a severe form of leprosy characterized by the presence of numerous Mycobacterium leprae bacteria in the skin and nerves. This condition leads to significant skin lesions, nerve damage, and disability if not treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations such as 'lepra lepromatosa' or 'lepra tuberculoide' in colloquial contexts, but it is essential to use 'lepra multibacilar' in formal medical settings. Be cautious of the severity implied by 'multibacillary' as it indicates a more advanced stage of the disease.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with multibacillary leprosy after presenting with multiple skin lesions.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con lepra multibacilar tras presentar múltiples lesiones cutáneas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'multibacillary' with 'paucibacillary'; misinterpreting the severity of the condition; using informal terms instead of the canonical term.