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Relapse in leprosy

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2009
Leprosy is unique in terms of the nature of the causative organism (Mycobacterium leprae), the chronicity of the disease, its prolonged treatment and the definitions of "cure" and "relapse." The principal mode of assessing the efficacy of therapeutic regimens in leprosy is the "relapse rate." There are wide variations in estimates of relapse rates ...
Kaimal, Sowmya, Thappa, Devinder Mohan
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The Leprosy Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (LPEP) programme: update and interim analysis.

Leprosy Review, 2018
Innovative approaches are required to further enhance leprosy control, reduce the number of people developing leprosy, and curb transmission. Early case detection, contact screening, and chemoprophylaxis currently is the most promising approach to ...
P. Steinmann, Arielle Cavaliero, A. Aerts, S. Anand, M. Arif, S. S. Ay, T. Aye, Tanja Barth-Jaeggi, N. Banstola, C. Bhandari, D. Blaney, M. Bonenberger, W. V. van Brakel, H. Cross, V. K. Das, Ansarul Fahrudda, Nilanthi Fernando, Zaahira Gani, H. Greter, E. Ignotti, Deus V Kamara, C. Kasang, B. Koemm, Anil Kumar, Sambath Lay, L. Mieras, F. Mirza, B. Mutayoba, Blasdus Njako, T. Pakasi, P. Saunderson, Bakhuti Shengelia, Cairns S Smith, René Stäheli, Nayani D Suriyarachchi, T. Shwe, A. Tiwari, M. S. D. Wijesinghe, Jan van Berkel, B. Vander Plaetse, M. Virmond, J. Richardus   +41 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Leprosy Reaction in Thai Population: A 20-Year Retrospective Study

Dermatology Research and Practice, 2015
Background. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease that presents with varying dermatological and neurological symptoms. The leprosy reactions occur over the chronic course of the disease and lead to extensive disability and morbidity. Objective.
Poonkiat Suchonwanit, Siripich Triamchaisri, Sanchawan Wittayakornrerk, Ploysyne Rattanakaemakorn   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

ON THE TRANSMISSION OF LEPROSY TO ANIMALS BY DIRECT INOCULATION [PDF]

, 1912
H. P. Bayon
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CO2Wounds-V2: Extended Chronic Wounds Dataset From Leprosy Patients [PDF]

arXiv
Chronic wounds pose an ongoing health concern globally, largely due to the prevalence of conditions such as diabetes and leprosy's disease. The standard method of monitoring these wounds involves visual inspection by healthcare professionals, a practice that could present challenges for patients in remote areas with inadequate transportation and ...
arxiv  

Role of Imaging in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: A Systematic Review

European Journal of Neurology, Volume 32, Issue 6, June 2025.
ABSTRACT Introduction Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a treatable immune‐mediated neuropathy with a relapsing‐remitting course and symmetrical proximal and distal weakness. Diagnosis relies on nerve conduction studies (NCS) to detect demyelination but can be difficult in atypical cases.
Stefano Tozza, Emanuele Cassano, Carmen Erra, Mario Muto, Francesco Habetswallner, Fiore Manganelli   +5 more
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PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP MASYARAKAT TERKAIT KUSTA DAN PERLAKUAN DISKRIMINASI PADA PENDERITA KUSTA : STUDI KASUS DI KOTA TARAKAN

IJNP (Indonesian Journal of Nursing Practices), 2016
Background: Indonesia is one of the world’s biggest contributor to leprosy. A long and convoluted chain of transmission is complicating factor in the leprosy control program.
Sulidah Sulidah
doaj   +1 more source

Blue plaque review series: Mabel Purefoy FitzGerald (1872–1973)

Experimental Physiology, Volume 110, Issue 6, Page 784-789, 1 June 2025.
Abstract Mabel Purefoy FitzGerald (1872–1973) was the first centenarian to receive an honorary degree from the University of Oxford. She received an honorary bachelor of the arts 68 years after being the first woman to complete the Honour School of Physiology. Her work from a solo trip through the wild and unruly mining communities high in the Colorado
Martha Tissot van Patot
wiley   +1 more source

A comparative study of the quality of life, knowledge, attitude and belief about leprosy disease among leprosy patients and community members in Shantivan Leprosy Rehabilitation centre, Nere, Maharashtra, India

Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 2011
Background: Leprosy a chronic infectious affliction, is a communicable disease that posses a risk of permanent and progressive disability. The associated visible deformities and disabilities have contributed to the stigma and discrimination experienced ...
Madhavi J Mankar, Sumedha M Joshi, Deepa H Velankar, Ranjana K Mhatre, Aasawari N Nalgundwar   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pure Cultivation of the Leprosy Bacillus [PDF]

, 1891
A. A. Kanthack, Amy M Barclay
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