Leprosy type 1 reactions and erythema nodosum leprosum

leprosy reactions are a major cause of nerve damage and morbidity in a significant proportion of leprosy patients. reactions are immunologically mediated and can occur even after successful completion of multi-drug therapy. this review focuses on the epidemiology, pathology and treatment of leprosy type 1 reactions, erythema nodosum leprosum and silent neuropathy.