Condition

Leprosy

Infectious and Parasitic Diseases

Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Infection can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes.

Facts
Classification
Body System
Integumentary System 1
Body System
Nervous System 1
Body System
Respiratory System 1
ICD-10 Chapter
I: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 2
Communicable or Non-communicable
Communicable 2
Transmission Route
Direct Contact 3
Condition Class
infectious, bacterial, chronic 1
Causative Agent
Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis 1
Prevalence Band
Rare (Under 1 in 2000) 4
Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)
Bacterial 1
Leprosy
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Hidaklon

Leprosy
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Hidaklon, Treatments
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Kenya National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Program

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Source About Us (Kenya National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Program)about us, goal statementtier 1
Quote, about us, goal statement
To accelerate the reduction of TB, Leprosy and lung disease burden through provision of people-centered, universally accessible, acceptable and affordable quality services in Kenya
Malawi National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Elimination Programme

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Source kuhes.ac.mw: Malawi National TB and Leprosy Elimination Programme Releases Tuberculosis and Leprosy GuidelinesPage text
Quote, Page text
Overall, the ninth edition of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Guidelines represents a significant step forward in Malawi’s public health efforts, aiming to build a TB and leprosy-free future for the nation.
National Leprosy Eradication Program

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Source National Leprosy Eradication Program - WikipediaOpening paragraph
Quote, Opening paragraph
It was launched in 1983 as a continuation of the National Leprosy Control Program of 1955.
Tanzania National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme

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Source About NTLP (National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme, Tanzania, official website)Body text, launch sentencetier 1
Quote, Body text, launch sentence
The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme (NTLP) was launched by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in 1977
The Leprosy Mission

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Source The Leprosy Mission International, WikipediaHistory, founding
Quote, History, founding
The Leprosy Mission was founded by an Irish teacher, Wellesley Bailey in 1874.
Uganda National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme

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Source Makerere Lung Institute: National TB and Leprosy Programme Partner PageAbout NTLP partner pagetier 1
Quote, About NTLP partner page
The National TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP) is the program under the department of the National Disease Control in the Ministry of Health
WHO Global Leprosy Strategy

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Source WHO Publication Page: Towards Zero Leprosy, Global Leprosy Strategy 2021-2030WHO publication page 9789290228509, Overview section, paragraph 1, sentence 1tier 1
Quote, WHO publication page 9789290228509, Overview section, paragraph 1, sentence 1
The Global Leprosy Strategy 2021-2030 "Towards zero leprosy" was developed through a broad consultative process with all major stakeholders during 2019 and 2020.
Sources
1. Leprosy (Wikipedia)
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  • Lead section
    Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis.
  • Lead section, body-system statement
    Infection can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes.
  • Lead section, body-system statement (respiratory)
    Infection can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes.
  • Lead section, body-system statement (nervous)
    This nerve damage may result in the loss of nociception, which can lead to the loss of parts of a person's extremities from repeated injuries or infection through unnoticed wounds.
  • Lead section, body-system statement (muscular)
    An infected person may also experience muscle weakness and loss of eyesight.
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2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter I
Quote, List of chapters, Chapter I
Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
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3. Wikidata: Leprosy
WikidataWikidata P1060 (transmission-route: direct-contact)
Quote, Wikidata P1060 (transmission-route: direct-contact)
Disease transmission process: contact transmission
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4. Orphadata (Orphanet): Orphadata epidemiology for ORPHA:548 Leprosy
Orphadata (Orphanet)Prevalence, Worldwide
Quote, Prevalence, Worldwide
"PrevalenceClass": "1-9 / 100 000", "PrevalenceGeographic": "Worldwide"
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Hidaklon (Wikipedia)
Treated By: Hidaklon, Article text, use for
Quote, Treated By: Hidaklon, Article text, use for
One example from a traditional Meitei manuscript includes the treatment for leprosy:
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