周围神经损害是麻风病的特征。其病理变化曾经有许多人研究过。在活动性瘤型和结核样型麻风患者中,麻风杆菌及其产物破坏雪旺氏细胞是神经麻痹的主要原因。但是,有时各型麻风患者病情已经长期制止不活动,有的甚至仍在抗麻风治疗中,也会发生神经麻痹。这种神经麻痹是潜在性、渐进性 Peripheral nerve damage is a feature of leprosy. The pathological changes have been studied by many people. Among active leprosy and tuberculous leprosy patients, Leprosy and its products destroy Schwann cells, which are the main causes of nerve palsy. However, in some cases, the condition of leprosy patients has been stopped for a long time and some patients are still under anti-leprosy treatment. Neuroparalysis may also occur. This nerve paralysis is potentially progressive