Fungal infections of the skin}Other nodular conditions, e.g. Kaposi’s sarcoma, neurofibromatosis, secondary syphilis}Other causes of peripheral nerve damage, e.g. diabetes mellitus}Psoriasis, molluscum contagiosum}In most cases, a definite diagnosis of leprosy can be made using clinical signs alone}At referral centre: stain slit skin smears for Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB)}Skin biopsies NOT recommended as a routine procedure