Description

Neural leprosy, also known as leprosy affecting the nervous system, is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily impacts peripheral nerves and can lead to significant sensory and motor deficits if left untreated.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'lepra' may be used interchangeably with 'lepra neural' in some contexts, but it is important to use the precise term 'lepra neural' in formal medical settings. Avoid colloquial terms related to leprosy that may arise in regional conversations.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with neural leprosy after presenting with numbness and muscle weakness.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con lepra neural después de presentar entumecimiento y debilidad muscular.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'lepra neural' with other types of leprosy; mispronouncing 'lepra' as 'leprosy'; mixing up symptoms with other neurological conditions.