World Leprosy Day 2024: Leprosy is a disease that affects skin and nerves. World Leprosy Day 2024: Date, history, significance Every year, World Leprosy Day is celebrated to create awareness about this disease and explore the treatment options. History: In 1954, French Journalist Raoul Follereau established World Leprosy Day to be celebrated to campaign to create awareness about this disease …
Leprosy, a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, was discovered in 1873. Early intervention not only averts leprosy-related problems, but also stops the disease’s transmission because after 72 hours of Multi-Drug Therapy treatment, patients are no longer contagious. It has been proven that leprosy can be effectively stopped by early diagnosis and treatment.” Dr Batra and Dr Gupta reveal …
Leprosy also known Hansen's disease is a chronic infection that's caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and affects skin, nerves, and other parts of the body. If not treated, a person with leprosy may suffer from permanent damage to skin, nerves or blindness, paralysis, disfigurement of the nose and chronic ulcers on the bottom of the feet. What is …
