61. Recent Advances In The Treatment Of Leprosy Recent advances in the treatment of leprosy Norihisa Ishii, MD, PhD Dermatology Online Journal 9 (2) 5 Director, Department of Bioregulation, leprosy Research Center, National http://dermatology.cdlib.org/92/reviews/leprosy/ishii.html

DOJ Contents Recent advances in the treatment of leprosy Norihisa Ishii, MD, PhD Dermatology Online Journal 9 (2): 5 Director, Department of Bioregulation, Leprosy Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Higashimurayama, Tokyo, JAPAN, norishii@nih.go.jp Abstract Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae , was identified by G. H. A. Hansen in 1873. The different clinical presentations of the disease are determined by the quality of the host immune response. The bacteria have affinity for the peripheral nerves and are likely the cause of neuropathy, a cardinal manifestation of the disease. WHO recommends a protocol of multidrug therapy (MDT), which effectively controls the disease, hence contributing to the global elimination program. Early detection of leprosy and treatment by MDT are the most important steps in preventing deformity and disability. Abbreviations B group: borderline group BI: bacterial index CAM: clarithromycin CLF: clofazimine Dapsone: diaphenylsulfone (DDS) ENL: erythema nodosum leprosum glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase I group: indeterminate group LL type: lepromatous type LVFX: levofloxacin MINO: minocycline M. leprae

62. Welcome To The Leprosy Mission, Northern Ireland | The Leprosy Mission (NI) Includes information, news and events, as well as a children s section. http://www.tlm-ni.org/

Home Prayer Fuel Youth To educate, challenge and involve the people of Northern Ireland in the Christ-like and unique mission of The Leprosy Mission worldwide, and to contribute to its overall operations and development. The Leprosy Mission NI Lagan House, Queen's Road, Lisburn t: e: The Leprosy Mission - Northern Ireland A means of allowing people to understand and respond to the challenge of bringing about the Kingdom of God here in Northern Ireland and throughout the world. Our overall aim is not to be simply a development charity, a medical mission or a humanitarian work, but instead to be Latest News Tea for two, and more... Posted 29/09/10 in Recent Events Tea Party @ Lagan House The TLM Tea Party on September 21st was a roaring success. Not only was Lagan House filled with tea, cakes and the occassional coffee, but supporters of the mission from the young to the young at heart. At times even an o ... We Need Your Help Posted 29/09/10 in Upcoming Events *Wanted- Volunteers* Volunteers to sell Christmas cards at Lisburn Health Centre. We would love you to help us sell a range of Christmas items in the foyer of the health centre from the 18 - 22 October. All help will be gratef ... TLM Trading Autumn/Winter Catalogue Now Online Posted 25/08/10 in Recent Events The new TLM Trading Autumn Winter Catalogue is online, you can start purchasing some of those Christmas essentials and support The Leprosy Mission at the same time. So to see what the catalogue has to offer and to start that Christma ...

63. Leprosy: EMedicine Dermatology Article by Felisa S. Lewis, MD, Theresa Conologue DO, and Elyse Harrop, MD, covering the history, pathophysiology, frequency, causes and treatment of this disease, with bibliography. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1104977-overview

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65. Leprosy Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments And Causes - WrongDiagnosis.com leprosy information including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/l/leprosy/intro.htm

66. Leprosy Mission Insight - Home Youth group in Northern Ireland. Read news and stories and find out how to join the teams traveling to India. http://www.leprosymissioninsight.org/

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67. Leprosy - Mississippi State Department Of Health About the Disease. Also called Hansen's disease, leprosy has afflicted people since ancient times. It is a complex infectious disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,194,190.html

CALENDARS PUBLICATIONS HEALTH TOOLKITS INFORMATION DESK ... Legionellosis Leprosy Listeriosis Malaria Measles Meningococcal Disease ... West Nile Virus Leprosy Facts At a Glance Links to More Information Contact LEPROSY About the Disease Also called Hansen's disease, leprosy has afflicted people since ancient times. It is a complex infectious disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae . It mainly affects the peripheral nerves, but may also affect the skin, eyes, inner lining of nasal passages, muscles, bones and testes. People who have had leprosy for a long time may lose the use of their hands or feet due to repeated injury resulting from lack of sensation. 100 cases of leprosy are reported per year in the United States. Leprosy is common in many countries in the world, especially in temperate, tropical and subtropical climates. It is estimated that there are between one and two million people currently affected. Effective medications exist. Although isolation in "leper" colonies used to be more common, that kind of isolation, thankfully, is no longer needed. AT A GLANCE What it is : Leprosy is a complex infectious disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae . It mainly affects the nreves of the hands and feet, but may also affect the skin, eyes, inner lining of nasal passages, muscles, bones, and testes.

68. L Pre L Organisation mondiale de la sant (OMS) propose des liens conduisant ses ressources sur le sujet. http://www.who.int/topics/leprosy/

69. Leprosy leprosy or Hansen's disease (HD), named after physician Gerhard Armauer Hansen, is a chronic disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and http://pediaview.com/openpedia/Leprosy

Leprosy Leprosy (Hansen's disease) Classification and external resources A 24-year-old man infected with leprosy. ICD A ICD OMIM ... MeSH Leprosy or Hansen's disease HD ), named after physician Gerhard Armauer Hansen , is a chronic disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis Leprosy is primarily a granulomatous disease of the peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract ; skin lesions are the primary external sign. Left untreated, leprosy can be progressive, causing permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs and eyes. Contrary to folklore, leprosy does not cause body parts to fall off, although they can become numb and/or diseased as a result of infection. Although the mode of transmission of Hansen's disease remains uncertain, most investigators think that M. leprae is usually spread from person to person in respiratory droplets. citation needed The minimum incubation period reported is as short as a few weeks and this is based on the very occasional occurrence of leprosy among young infants.[49] The maximum incubation period reported is as long as 30 years, or over, as observed among war veterans known to have been exposed for short periods in endemic areas but otherwise living in non-endemic areas. It is generally agreed that the average

70. Leprosy Rehabilitation Centre - ANANDGRAM - Village Of Joy leprosy and Hansen s disease rehabilitation center. Established in 1970, the center provides industrial training to the patients to rebuild their lives. http://www.anandgram.org/

Search Web anandgram.org This site is dedicated to the memory of Indutai Patwardhan. Anandgram has been made possible by the support we get from people like YOU. Contact us if you would like to help further. Chairman Mr. Jay Kadapatti ANANDGRAM - `Village of Joy' is a leprosy rehabilitation centre in Pune district, Maharashtra, India. Get more information on Leprosy from www.aarogya.com Your are visitor No. Health Portal This site is Designed and Developed by T - Edge Solutions Pvt. Ltd. 301, Lloyds Chambers, Mangalwar Peth, Pune - 411011 Ph. No :- +91 - 020 - 66010618, Fax No :- +91 - 020 - 26130951

71. Leprosy | Define Leprosy At Dictionary.com –noun Pathology . a chronic, mildly infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affecting the peripheral nervous system , skin, and nasal mucosa and variously http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ leprosy

72. Mycobacterium Leprae Research project by Alicia Jaedike on this bacterium, including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations, nutrition, interactions with other species and leprosy, the disease it causes. http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2008/jaedike_alic/

Mycobacterium leprae Back to homepage Leprosy, also known as "Hansen's Disease" “From that night on, my world would change. I had crusaded to combat prejudice against leprosy patients. I had scoffed at the possibility of contagion, assuring my staff they were in little danger. Now the story of my infection would spread through the ranks of leprosy workers. What would this do to our work?” The above quote from the book, Pain: The Gift Nobody Wants by Dr. Paul Brand and Philip Yancy, tells of a young doctor donating his time to help leprosy patients in need. The hysteria behind the disease causes many people to shun, avoid, and desert many leprosy patients due to the fears that the disease is highly contagious. Mycobacterium leprae , a bacterial disease known as Leprosy or Hansen’s Disease, has been the concern of millions of people for thousands of years. This website is designed to inform you about several aspects of this disfiguring monster. Created by Alicia Jaedike jaedike.alic@students.uwlax.edu

73. Leprosy - Definition Of Leprosy By The Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus And Enc lep ro sy (l p rs) n. A chronic, mildly contagious granulomatous disease of tropical and subtropical regions, caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae, characterized by http://www.thefreedictionary.com/leprosy

74. Congregation Ohave Shalom, Young Israel Of Pawtucket, RI Rabbinic commentary on the nature of the prophetess slander of her brother Moses and resulting punishment. http://ohave.tripod.com/chumash/lashon.htm

Build your own FREE website at Tripod.com Share: Facebook Twitter Digg reddit document.write(lycos_ad['leaderboard']); document.write(lycos_ad['leaderboard2']); On-line Tanach Class Miriam's Leprosy Miriam's Leprosy - Week One Hello, This week we began a new topic: Miriam's Leprosy. Following the method we have developed over the past year, we began with a look at the actual verses which describe the story, with an eye toward developing our questions about the story. This event is described in Bamidbar (Numbers), Chapter 12. It would help to have a Chumash in front of you for this e-mail. Bamidbar 12:1 VaTidaber Miriam veAharon beMoshe - And Miriam and Aharon spoke regarding Moshe This passage is problematic, from a grammatical perspective as well as a plot perspective. First, the grammar: "VaTidaber" means "And she spoke." Presumably, this "she" is Miriam. However, Aharon is listed as well! Here are the possible readings: 1. If Miriam and Aharon spoke, it should have said "VaYidabru," "And they spoke." 2. If only Miriam spoke, it should have said "VaTidaber Miriam," "And Miriam spoke," without mentioning Aharon!

75. Leprosy - CreationWiki, The Encyclopedia Of Creation Science leprosy, also called Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae that primarily affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. http://creationwiki.org/Leprosy

Over 23 Million Hits! Please consider supporting this site Leprosy From CreationWiki, the encyclopedia of creation science Jump to: navigation search Woman with leprosy. McLeod Ganj, India Leprosy , also called Hansen's disease , is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae that primarily affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. Worldwide, 1-2 million persons are permanently disabled as a result of leprosy. Throughout history lepers have long been feared and shunned by others. Although leprosy is not highly contagious, and rarely causes death, it still causes anxiety for many communities throughout the world, especially in countries where the disease is most prominent. People with leprosy and their family members often suffer psychological and social problems. India]], Brazil, Indonesia, Congo, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Nepal, and Ethiopia have the highest cases of leprosy in the world. Contents Classifications Symptoms Diagnosis Prevention ... References Classifications Leprosy is catagorized by the number and type of skin affected on the body. If five or fewer areas on the body are leprous, it is called paucibacillary. There isn't supposed to be any bacteria on those samples of skin. If six or more leprous areas are on the body, it is called multibacillary. In this case, the person may or may not have bacteria found on the skin samples from the infected area. There are other ways that leprosy can be classified. Leprosy can be considered tuberculoid, lepromatous, or borderline depending on the symptoms described by the infected person. People with tuberculoid leprosy are those with fewer leprous areas than those with lepromatous or borderline leprosy. Tuberculoid leprosy is generally less severe, less common, and less contagious than the other classifications of the disease. The type of leprosy one has determines how long antibiotic treatment should last, as well as how many long-term complications there will be.

76. National Hansen's Disease Museum Museum showcasing the history of the United States only leprosy hospital, established in Carville in 1894. Includes information about visiting, excerpts from exhibits, and related web links. http://www.hrsa.gov/hansens/museum/

Search The National Hansen's Disease Museum National Hansen's Disease Program Home National Hansen's Disease Museum Home Educational Programming Visit the Museum ... Frequently Asked Questions About the Museum The museum's mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the medical and cultural artifacts of the Carville Historic District and to promote the understanding, identification and treatment of Hansen's Disease (leprosy) by creating and maintaining museum displays, traveling exhibits, publications and a Web site in order to educate and inform the public. The vision of the National Hansen's Disease Museum is to support the National Hansen's Disease Programs in its effort to enhance the publics' understanding of the history, treatment and rehabilitation of leprosy in the United States, and to commemorate those who lived at the national leprosarium as patients, as well as the health care professionals who made medical history as they battled leprosy.

77. Leprosy - New World Encyclopedia Unclean! Unclean! These were the words of lepers as they announced their presence among the unafflicted in biblical times. The mere mention of leprosy has struck fear in the http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Leprosy

Leprosy From New World Encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Previous (Leprechaun) Next (Leptis Magna) A 24-year-old man infected with leprosy Mycobacterium leprae Scientific classification Kingdom: Bacteria Phylum: Firmicutes Class: Actinobacteria Order: Actinomycetales Family: Mycobacteriaceae Genus: Mycobacterium Species: M.leprae Binomial name Mycobacterium leprae "Unclean! Unclean!" These were the words of lepers as they announced their presence among the unafflicted in biblical times. The mere mention of leprosy has struck fear in the hearts of people for thousands of years. Even though it is one of the least contagious of all bacterial diseases, the fear of physical disfigurement and the loss of social status that it brings, has made leprosy one of the most dreaded of all diseases. Lepers have been ostracized and put into separate colonies, where they lived as social outcasts and "untouchables" until the end of their lives. Leprosy or Hansen's disease is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae and is the only known bacterium that infects peripheral nerves . It also affects the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract and produces skin lesions (Ryan et al. 2004). If left untreated, there can be progressive and permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs and eyes.

78. CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Leprosy A chronic infectious disease caused by the bacillus lepr , characterized by the formation of growths in the skin, mucous membranes, peripheral nerves, bones, and internal viscera, producing various deformities and mutilations of the human body, and usually terminating in death. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09182a.htm

Home Encyclopedia Summa Fathers ... L > Leprosy Leprosy Leprosy proper, or lepra tuberculosa , in contradistinction to other skin diseases commonly designated by the Greek word lepra (psoriasis, etc.), is a chronic infectious disease caused by the , characterized by the formation of growths in the skin, mucous membranes, peripheral nerves, bones, and internal viscera, producing various deformities and mutilations of the human body, and usually terminating in death. History of the disease Leprosy was not uncommon in India as far back as the fifteenth century B.C. (Ctesias, Pers. , xli; Herodian, I, i, 38), and in Japan during the tenth century B.C. Of its origin in these regions little is known, but Egypt has always been regarded as the place whence the disease was carried into the Western world. That it was well known in that country is evidenced by documents of the sixteenth century B.C. (Ebers Papyrus); ancient writers attribute the infection to the waters of the Nile (Lucretius, "De Nat. rer.", VI, 1112) and the unsanitary diet of the people (Galen). Various causes helped to spread the disease beyond Egypt . Foremost among these causes Manetho places the Hebrews , for, according to him, they were a mass of leprosy of which the Egyptians rid their land (" Hist.

79. Leprosy Medical Information Article about leprosy. Includes illustrations and topical information provided by ADAM and Drugs.com. http://www.drugs.com/enc/leprosy.html

Skip to Content Search: Search Button Browse all medications A B C D ... Phonetic Search liveSearchInit('livesearch_main'); Drugs A to Z Complete A to Z Drug Index Drugs by Condition Drugs by Class ... L Leprosy Print Save or Share Injury Disease ... Z Leprosy Definition Leprosy is an infectious disease that has been known since biblical times. It is characterized by disfiguring skin sores, nerve damage, and progressive debilitation. Alternative Names Hansen's disease Causes Leprosy is caused by the organism Mycobacterium leprae . It is not very contagious (difficult to transmit) and has a long incubation period (time before symptoms appear), which makes it difficult to determine where or when the disease was contracted. Children are more susceptible than adults to contracting the disease. Leprosy has two common forms, tuberculoid and lepromatous, and these have been further subdivided. Both forms produce sores on the skin, but the lepromatous form is most severe, producing large, disfiguring lumps and bumps ( nodules All forms of the disease eventually cause nerve damage in the arms and legs, which causes sensory loss in the skin and muscle weakness.

80. International Nepal Fellowship Christian mission working in Nepal among people with disabilities, leprosy, tuberculosis, HIV and AIDS, poor communities, refugees, and displaced people. http://www.inf.org

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