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The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended treatment for leprosy is MDT (multi-drug therapy) - rifampicin, clofazimine and dapsone. MDT is highly effective and available to all countries free of charge from WHO Geneva. See the WHO Leprosy website http://www.who.int/lep for details.
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Is there any treatment for leprosy?
I'm just doing a science project and I'm just wondering if there is any kind of treatment for leprosy?
How long is the treatment for leprosy?
Depending on the type of leprosy, the time required for treatment may vary from six months to two years or more.
How did medieval physicians attempt to cure Leprosy?
during medieval periods, the cure for leprosy was unknown, and the treatment given was isolation.
What is key in controlling leprosy?
By early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of infected individuals, even a disease as ancient as leprosy can be controlled.
What is republic act 4073?
An Act to Liberalize the treatment of leprosy
What is the treatment regimen for relapse of leprosy?
Thalidomide is effective in some cases.
Who discovered chaulmoogra nut oil a treatment for leprosy?
ancient chinese people
What serious infection can develop if leprosy is not treated properly?
Gangrene may occur from the inadequate treatment of leprosy, causing body tissue to die and become deformed.
What medication may be recommended for close associates of leprosy patients?
Some physicians have advocated dapsone treatment for people in close household contact with leprosy patients.
What risk is there is taking drugs to treat leprosy?
Leprosy patients should be aware that treatment itself can cause a potentially serious immune system response called a lepra reaction.
Why cyclic fatty acids are used fof treatment of leprosy?
Cyclic fatty acids, specifically compounds like thalidomide, are used in the treatment of leprosy due to their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to modulate the immune response. They help reduce the inflammatory reactions associated with leprosy, particularly in patients with leprosy-related complications such as erythema nodosum leprosum. Additionally, these compounds can aid in improving nerve function and reducing pain in affected individuals.
How long after treatment for leprosy has begun is the patient no longer infectious?
Usually three months after starting treatment, a patient ceases being infectious, though not everyone with this disease is necessarily infectious before treatment.
