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- 16 January 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
LEPROSY<\/a><\/h3>
Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae which attacks the skin, respiratory tract and peripheral nerves.\n\nLeprosy is transmitted by:\n\nContact with the skin of leprosy patients for a long time\nClose contact and transmission from the air (droplets) over a long period of time\nSigns and symptoms of leprosy:\n\nWhite or reddish patches on the skin that are numb\nPeripheral nerve damage (thickening, swelling, movement disorders, dry skin, hair loss)\nAcid-fast bacteria were found in laboratory tests\n\n\nIn addition to the cardinal signs above, the anamnesis shows:\n\nHistory of contact with leprosy patients\nFamily background with a history of living in endemic areas\nHistory of previous leprosy treatment. \n\n Types of leprosy based on WHO, 1988:\n\nPausibasilar (PB)\nThis includes leprosy of the TT and BT types according to Ridley-Jopling and the Indeterminate (I) type with negative smear.\n\nMultibasilar\nLeprosy types BB, BL, LL according to Ridley-Jopling and all types of leprosy with positive smear.\n\nTypes of leprosy (according to Ridley-Jopling):\n\nIndeterminate leprosy: white patches on the skin that are numb\nTuberculoid leprosy (TT): reddish spots on a rough surface, the center looks normal and numb.\nBorderline Tuberculoid (BT) Leprosy: Red, rough, numb spots with surrounding red spots.\nBorderline-borderline (BB) leprosy: reddish spots that are shaped like a numb donut.\nBorderline Leprosy (BL) leprosy: reddish spots that are numb like hives in several parts of the body.\nLepromatous-leprosy leprosy (LL): white or reddish spots that are numb with lumps all over the body and loss of eyebrows, changes in the shape of the nose, ears and face. \n\n Treatment for leprosy is given for 6-18 months, depending on the type of leprosy the patient has.\n\n\n\nSkin reactions due to leprosy:\n\nSpots on the skin appear clearer and more active after receiving treatment\n\n\nPainful red bumps appear all over the body and can be accompanied by fever\nExaminations that can be done to diagnose leprosy:\n\nScrapings of skin tissue on the earlobes or patches on the skin with Ziehl-Neelsen staining.\nTissue biopsy if the skin scraping results are in doubt.\nSerology tests (anti-PGL-1, IgM, IgG) or PCR.\nComplications that can occur due to leprosy:\n\nNumb skin is easily injured and difficult to heal until ulcers appear.\n\n\nPermanent disability that can interfere with the patient's daily activities\nPrevention of disability in leprosy:\n\nUse personal protective equipment when on the move.\nControl regularly and report any new complaints that arise to the doctor in charge.\nIf a nervous breakdown has appeared, you should consult a physiotherapy department. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>"); $('#div_next_link').html(" <\/span>");
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