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Leprosy is one of most ancient diseases known to mankind.
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Multidrug treatment regimens initiated by the World Health Organization in 1982 are now the mainstay of treatment.
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Leprosy is a chronic, systemic infection characterized by progressive cutaneous lesions.
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It’s caused by Mycobacterium leprae.
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Attacks cutaneous tissue and peripheral nerves, producing skin lesions, anesthesia, infections, and deformities.
Types of Leprosy & Antileprotics
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Tuberculoid leprosyx: DAPSONE & rifampicin , drugs are continued for 6 months
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Lepromatous leprosy: DAPSONE, Rifampicin & Clofazimine - treated for at least 2 years
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Borderline leprosy: characteristics of both lepromatous & tuberculoid leprosies
