A retrospective review of leprosy diagnosed histopathologically from skin biopsy specimens in central South Africa

Background: Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae , remains a condition designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a neglected tropical disease, despite formal eradication in South Africa. Histopathology is pivotal in the diagnosis of leprosy, particularly in resource-limited settings. Objectives: The study aimed to describe the histopathological spectrum and clinical features of…