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Is it true that esr increases in all type of leprosy?
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ESR: Esr is a non-specific test for systemic inflammation and can be elevated in many systemic disease states. Hansen's disease, or leprosy, has several forms--some with great amounts of inflammation and others with little or no inflammation. Esr not specific enough. If you have hansen's, you need treatment. If you are not sure, go see a dermatologist with some experience diagnosing hansen's.
Answered 3/28/2013
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