Diffuse_leprosy_of_Lucio_and_Latapí
Diffuse leprosy of Lucio and Latapí
Clinical variety of lepromatous leprosy
The diffuse leprosy of Lucio and Latapí, also known as diffuse lepromatous leprosy or "pretty leprosy", is a clinical variety of lepromatous leprosy. It was first described by Lucio and Alvarado in 1852 and re-identified by Latapí in 1936. It is common in Mexico (23% of leprosy cases) and in Costa Rica and very rare in other countries.