Controlling leprosy.

Controlling leprosy Multidrug treatment is not enough alone

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Azathioprine in controlling type 2 reactions in leprosy: a case report.

Type 2 reaction (Erythema Nodosum Leprosum ENL), occurs frequently in patients with lepromatous leprosy. Steroids are the treatment of choice but can lead to various complications when used on a long–term basis. In uncontrolled, recurrent Type 2 reactions, several second-line drugs such as clofazimine or pentoxyfyllin have been tried but not with consistent success. Thalidomide, though effectiv...

Pure neural Leprosy: A case report

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease endemic in Iran that mainly involves skin and peripheral nerves. Leprosy has several clinical forms. One of them is “Pure neural leprosy”. The diagnosis of this form is delayed due to lack of clinical signs in other tissues and can lead to permanent deformity. I will discuss my experience for 20 years in the diagnosis and treatment of this form of leprosy...

sulfatide antibodies in leprosy and leprosy reactions

Leprosy in Korea Leprosy in Korea

The problem of leprosy in Korea, like so many other problems, is one of great complexity. The war resulted in the division of the country and the migration of large sections of the population from North to South . The consequent disruption of the whole economy of the country, has faced the United Nations Organisations with almost unsurmountable difficulties. Great credit has to be given to thes...