China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2026, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (9): 617-620.doi: 10.12144/zgmfskin202609617

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Six cases of leprosy detected from January to September 2025 in Beijing

LIU Jian, YUAN Lianchao   

  1. Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Friendship Hospital, Beijing Tropical Medicine Institute, Beijing 110178, China
  • Online:2026-09-15 Published:2026-09-02

Abstract: Objective: To analyze the clinical data of patients with leprosy admitted to Beijing Friendship Hospital in 2025, raising public and medical personal awarness for leprosy. Methods: Clinical data of patients with leprosy admitted in 2025 were collected via the electronic medical record system. The medical history, clinical manifestations and treatment of the patients were analyzed. Result: A total of 6 patients with leprosy were admitted to our hospital in 2025, including 4 multibacillary cases and 2 paucibacillary cases. The disease duration ranged from 0.5 to 22 years, and 5 patients had previously been misdiagnosed. Conclusion: Leprosy will not dispear in the near future, and comprehensive elimination of leprosy harm has a long way to go.

Key words: leprosy, early diagnosis, Beijing