CAUSE

Mycobacterium leprae or leprosy bacili

MODE OF TRANSMISSION
Airborne: inhalation of droplet/spray from coughing and sneezing of untreated leprosy patient

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

•  long standing skin lesions that do not disappear with ordinary treatment
•  loss of feeling/numbness on the skin
•  loss of sweating and hair growth over the skin lesions
•  thickened and/or painful nerves in the neck, forearm, near elbow joint and the back of knees

IMMEDIATE TREATMENT

Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT)

•  Go to the nearest health center for immediate treatment

PREVENTION AND CONTROL

•  treat all leprosy cases to prevent spread of infection
•  young children should avoid direct contact with untreated patients
•  practice personal hygiene
•  maintain body resistance by healthful living
•  good nutrition
•  enough rest and exercises
•  clean environment

 

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