10 Leprosy Symptoms
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Nerve Enlargement
Nerve enlargement is another symptom of the disease. In fact, leprosy is the most common infective cause of nerve enlargement. Leprosy doesn't affect the central nervous system. Instead, it can cause issues with the peripheral nervous system.
One such issue is enlarged nerves caused by the infection spreading from lesions to the nerve that supplies it. Areas of the body commonly affected include the elbows, knees and sides of the neck.
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