Leprosy mainly affects the skin, peripheral nerves, soft tissues around nose, mouth, lungs etc., and eyes. The symptoms of Leprosy can take a very long time, years - anywhere from 5-20 years to ...

Visit a physician the moment you see symptoms like painless ulcers, skin nodules, etc. Eradicate leprosy, discriminatory laws: SC tells Centre and states A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra ...

“Health awareness education is also being provided to close contacts so that they will seek immediate treatment at the slightest sign of leprosy symptoms,” said Jamaliah. Leprosy cases are ...

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Considering taking supplements to treat leprosy? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of leprosy. Follow the links to read common uses, side effects ...

In this proof-of-concept study, bedaquiline therapy cleared Mycobacterium leprae by four weeks of treatment in patients with ...

Isolation is not required. "The state Health Department is also raising awareness among medical practitioners to improve the early detection of leprosy symptoms," she added. On Thursday (Feb 27 ...