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Leprosy has historically been associated with social stigma, which continues to be a barrier to self-reporting and early treatment. [4] Leprosy is classified as a neglected tropical disease. [20] World Leprosy Day was started in 1954 to draw awareness to those affected by leprosy. [21] [4] The study of leprosy and its treatment is known as ...
Mycobacterium leprae (also known as the leprosy bacillus or Hansen's bacillus) is one [a] of the two species of bacteria that cause Hansen's disease (leprosy), [1] a chronic but curable infectious disease that damages the peripheral nerves and targets the skin, eyes, nose, and muscles.
Treatment of tuberculoid leprosy is continued for at least 1 to 2 years, while patients with lepromatous leprosy are generally treated for 5 years. In addition to chemotherapy, patients with leprosy need psychosocial support, rehabilitation, and surgical repair of any disfiguration.
This was the humble beginnings of the first in-patient hospital in the U.S. for the treatment of leprosy. [8] Due to several name changes over the years, the treatment center was frequently referred to as "Carville" because of its location. The goal of this treatment center was to provide a place for patients to be isolated and treated humanely ...
The primary use of clofazimine is for the treatment of leprosy. [1] Other uses have not been proven to be safe or effective. [1]It has been studied in combination with other antimycobacterial drugs to treat Mycobacterium avium infections in people with HIV/AIDS and Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis.
Dapsone is commonly used in combination with rifampicin and clofazimine for the treatment of leprosy. [3] It is also used to both treat and prevent pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). [3] [9] It is also used for toxoplasmosis in people unable to tolerate trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole. [9]
National Leprosy Eradication Program is a health scheme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to eradicate leprosy in India. [1] It was launched in 1983 as a continuation of the National Leprosy Control Program of 1955.
Early diagnosis and treatment prevents nerve involvement, the hallmark of Hansen's disease (leprosy), and the disability it causes. Without nerve involvement, Hansen's disease (leprosy) would be a ...