Leprosy:
General Information and Remedies
Information and Remedies for Leprosy
I.
Leprosy is a slowly contagious infectious
disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae.
II.
This germ was discovered by Dr. A. Hanson in
1873. Hence this disease is also called
'Hansen's disease'.
III.
The leprosy drug 'Dapson' (D.D.S.) was made
available in 1940 and its use started from 1943.
IV.
The Leprosy Control Program was started in
India in 1954-55.
V.
The 'Multiple Medications' (MDT) for leprosy
was introduced in 1980.
VI.
The National Leprosy Eradication Program was
started in 1983. - India alone accounts
for 1/3 of the world's total leprosy.
VII.
In India, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh,
W. It is more prevalent in Bengal, Bihar
and Orissa.
VIII.
Less than one per ten thousand population
means 'leprosy eradication'. The spread
of leprosy is due to close contact (as well as through the air).
Symptoms of leprosy
(1) Deaf sores (not itchy, not
painful)
(2) Thick, oily skin
(3) Painful nerves
(4) Skin germs detected
(5) Diagnosis
- Diagnosis is done by eye and germs are examined on the skin of the ear
canal.
Type of Leprosy
1.
Contagious (Multi Bacillary) Multi Bacillary
(more than 6 scars / more than two painful veins) Medication lasts for 12 to 18
months.
2.
Pauci Bacillary Z. 3 (1 to 5 scars a sore
vein) Medication lasts for 6 to 9 months.
3.
Preventive vaccine against leprosy is not
available.
4.
In the case of leprosy medication, multiple
treatment methods are called MDT (Muli Drug Therapy).
5.
Leprosy Prevention Day - "January
30" (Mahatma Gandhi celebrates his death anniversary as he worked for
eradication.)
6.
Dr. Baba Amte's 'Anandvan' project in
Maharashtra (in Vidarbha) does social work on leprosy.
7.
Leprosy No disease.
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