Proceso de atención de enfermería en pacientes con Diagnóstico de HANSEN

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Leprosy considered as a millennial disease, infectious contagious caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium Leprae which has an incubation period between approximately 3 to 5 years, although it can last up to 20 years, affecting mainly the skin, peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract and eyes, it is transmitted directly, that is, from person to person through droplets that are expelled through the mouth or nose. This pathology is curable when it is treated in the first phase, since complications can be prevented. On the other hand, leprosy ceased to be considered a public health problem in 2000 due to its low incidence, however, it is part of the Neglected Infectious Diseases group, which usually occurs in low-income communities in the countries tropical and subtropical of America, Asia and Africa. OBJECTIVE: Analyze the nursing care process in a patient with leprosy through the theoretical foundation and documented review to propose a care plan focused on promotion and prevention.