Description

Borderline lepromatous leprosy is a form of leprosy characterized by a moderate immune response to the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Patients typically present with a mix of skin lesions and nerve damage, but they do not exhibit the severe symptoms seen in lepromatous leprosy.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in clinical discussions about leprosy and its various forms. Common variants include 'lepra borderline' or 'lepra lepromatosa', but it is crucial to stick to the glossary term in formal contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

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

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

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'borderline lepromatous leprosy' with 'tuberculoid leprosy'; mispronouncing 'lepra lepromatoso límite' as 'lepra lepromatosa'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.