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Carville: Remembering Leprosy in America by Marcia Gaudet, 2004-12-02 Leprosy and Empire: A Medical and Cultural History (Cambridge Social and Cultural Histories) by Rod Edmond, 2009-11-12 Leprosy in Premodern Medicine: A Malady of the Whole Body by Luke Demaitre, 2007-06-27 Leprosy in Medieval England by Carole Rawcliffe, 2009-03-19 Leprosy in China: A History (Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University) by Angela Ki Che Leung, 2008-12-08 Pain: The Gift Nobody Wants - Memoirs of the World's Leading Leprosy Surgeon by Paul Brand, Philip Yancey, 1994-02 Squint: My Journey with Leprosy (Willie Morris Books in Memoir and Biography) by Jose P. Ramirez Jr., 2009-02-01 Thank You, Jesus: Luke 17:11-19 : Jesus Heals 10 Men With Leprosy (Hear Me Read. Level 2) by Mary Manz Simon, 1994-01-01 Disease Apart: Leprosy in the Modern World by Tony Gould, 2005-01-01 People Are Not the Same: Leprosy and Identity in Twentieth-Century Mali (Social History of Africa Series) by Eric Silla, 1998-05-01 Leprosy: its extent and control, origin and geographical distribution by H S Orme, 2010-08-03 Leprosy in Colonial South India: Medicine and Confinement by Jane Buckingham, 2002-03-20 Leprosy: Webster's Timeline History, 9 - 2007 by Icon Group International, 2009-04-16 Don't Fence Me In: From Curse to Cure: Leprosy In Modern Times by Tony Gould, 2005-01-03

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1. Leprosy - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
   leprosy, or Hansen s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. 1 leprosy is primarily a granulomatous disease  
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprosy
   
   Extractions: Classification and external resources A 24-year-old man infected with leprosy. ICD A ICD OMIM ... MeSH For the malady found in the Hebrew Bible, see Tzaraath . For the album by the band Death, see Leprosy (album) Leprosy , or Hansen's disease , is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae Leprosy is primarily a granulomatous disease of the peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract ; skin lesions are the primary external symptom. Left untreated, leprosy can be progressive, causing permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs, and eyes. Contrary to popular conception, leprosy does not cause body parts to simply fall off, and it differs from tzaraath , the malady described in the Hebrew scriptures and previously translated into English as leprosy Historically, leprosy has affected humanity since at least 600 BC, and was well-recognized in the civilizations of ancient China Egypt and India In 1995, the

2. WHO Leprosy Today
   Resources and information from the World Health Organization on this disease and the global strategy to eliminate it.  
   http://www.who.int/lep/

3. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Leprosy
   leprosy is an infectious disease that has been known since biblical times. It is characterized by disfiguring skin sores, nerve damage, and progressive  
   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001347.htm
   
   Extractions: @import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Contents of this page: Alternative Names Hansen's disease Definition Return to top Leprosy is an infectious disease that has been known since biblical times. It is characterized by disfiguring skin sores, nerve damage, and progressive debilitation. Causes Return to top Leprosy is caused by the organism Mycobacterium leprae . It is not very contagious (difficult to transmit) and has a long incubation period (time before symptoms appear), which makes it difficult to determine where or when the disease was contracted. Children are more susceptible than adults to contracting the disease. Leprosy has two common forms, tuberculoid and lepromatous, and these have been further subdivided. Both forms produce sores on the skin, but the lepromatous form is most severe, producing large, disfiguring nodules (lumps and bumps). All forms of the disease eventually cause peripheral neurological damage (nerve damage in the arms and legs) which causes sensory loss in the skin and muscle weakness.

4. EMedicine - Leprosy : Article By D Scott Smith
   leprosy is a chronic infection caused by the acidfast, rod-shaped bacillus Mycobacterium leprae. leprosy can be conside.  
   http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1281.htm
   
   Extractions: Author: Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University; Chief of Infectious Diseases and Geographic Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaiser Redwood City Hospital D Scott Smith is a member of the following medical societies: American Medical Association American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Infectious Diseases Society of America , and International Society of Travel Medicine Coauthor(s): Tara Ramachandra, BS, Stanford University School of Medicine Editors: Fred A Lopez, MD

5. Disease Listing, Hansen S Disease, Technical Information CDC
   Phone + 1800-311-3435. Email Us. Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases. Home Home Disease Listing Hansen s Disease. Hansen s Disease (leprosy)  
   http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/hansens_t.htm

6. Leprosy: Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
   leprosy (Hansen s disease) is a chronic infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae that results in damage primarily to the peripheral nerves  
   http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec17/ch194/ch194a.html
   
   Extractions: Search Recent Searches Index Sections A B ... view all sections In This Topic Leprosy Symptoms Diagnosis Prevention and Treatment ... Back to Top Section Infections Subject Leprosy Topics Leprosy Leprosy drawAdBox(adPath, numberOfAds, false); Buy the Book Print This Topic Email This Topic Pronunciations Mycobacterium leprae rifampin Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is a chronic infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae that results in damage primarily to the peripheral nerves (the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord), skin, testes, eyes, and mucous membrane of the nose. Because of the visible disfigurement in untreated people, people with leprosy have long been feared and shunned by others. Although leprosy is not highly contagious, does not cause death, and can be effectively treated with antibiotics, the disease still causes widespread anxiety. As a result, people with leprosy often suffer psychologic and social problems. More than 1 million people worldwide have leprosy. Leprosy is most common in Asia (especially India and Nepal), Africa, Latin America, and the islands of the Pacific Ocean. About 4,000 people in the United States are infected, most of them in California, Hawaii, and Texas. Almost all cases of leprosy in the United States involve people who emigrated from developing countries. The infection can start at any age but most commonly begins in the 20s and 30s. It is not clear how leprosy is spread. However, one way the disease is likely passed from person to person is through droplets expelled from the nose and mouth of an infected person and breathed in or touched by an uninfected person. But even with the bacteria in the air, most people do not contract leprosy. About half of the people with leprosy probably contracted it through close, long-term contact with an infected person. Casual and short-term contact do not seem to spread the disease. Leprosy cannot be contracted by simply touching someone with the disease, as is commonly believed. Health care workers often work for many years with people who have leprosy without contracting the disease. Other potential sources of

7. BBC NEWS | Health | Medical Notes | Leprosy
   leprosy is a painful condition which, although curable, can leave sufferers deformed and crippled if left untreated.  
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/medical_notes/166163.stm
   
   Extractions: Leprosy is one of the oldest recorded diseases. It is a chronic infectious disease that attacks the nervous system, particularly the nerves of the hands, feet and face. Sufferers feel no pain in these areas and are thus likely to injure themselves without realising it. What is Leprosy? Leprosy is a painful condition which, although curable, can leave sufferers deformed and crippled if left untreated. It is caused by a bacteria similar to that which causes tuberculosis. There are three types of the disease. The generalised form - the lepromatous form - attacks peripheral nerves, the skin, the hands and feet, the mucous membranes (such as the lining of the nose), and the eyes. In contrast, the tuberculoid form is localised, so its affects are less widespread across the body. The third type is known as borderline or dimorphous leprosy, and is has characteristics of both other forms.

8. Welcome To American Leprosy Missions!
   Information and discussion of leprosy and American leprosy Missions, a nonprofit fundraising organization dedicated to eliminating leprosy worldwide.  
   http://www.leprosy.org/
   
   Extractions: about ALM donation info leonard wood memorial get interested in the field get involved get informed get interested get involved Celebrating over 100 years of service, American Leprosy Missions (ALM) is the oldest and largest organization in the United States devoted to restoring the lives of people affected by leprosy and related conditions worldwide through holistic cure and care. Help! ALM has already committed over $300,000 this year to support leprosy cure and care, education, spiritual enrichment, and nutritional programs. Now, the need is even greater

9. Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)
   leprosy is a chronic bacterial disease of the skin and nerves in the hands and feet and, in some cases, the lining of the nose. leprosy is a rare disease in  
   http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/leprosy/fact_sheet.htm
   
   Extractions: skip to main content Information for a Healthy New York Search this site: Some documents on this page are saved in the Portable Document Format (PDF). If it's not already on your computer, you'll need to download the latest free version of Acrobat Reader You are Here: Home Page Communicable Disease Leprosy (Hansen's disease) Last Reviewed: November 2006 Leprosy is a chronic bacterial disease of the skin and nerves in the hands and feet and, in some cases, the lining of the nose. Leprosy is a rare disease in the United States. Anyone can get leprosy, but children seem to be more susceptible than adults. It is not clear how the leprosy germ is spread, but household and prolonged close contact is important. The germs probably enter the body through the nose and possibly through broken skin. The germs get in the air through nasal discharge of untreated lepromatous patients. What are the symptoms of leprosy?

10. Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)
    Article describes leprosy, its symptoms, and treatment.  
    http://rarediseases.about.com/cs/infectiousdisease/a/071203.htm
    
    Extractions: zGCID=" test0" zGCID+=" test4" zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 You are here: About Health Rare Diseases Rare Diseases I - L ... Rare Diseases: L Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Rare Diseases Health Rare Diseases Essentials ... Submit to Digg Suggested Reading Internet links on leprosy Molokai: Story of Father Damien The Return of Thalidomide Elsewhere on the Web American Leprosy Missions World Health Org: Leprosy Most Popular Bubonic Plague Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome) Related Sites Multiple Sclerosis Parenting Special Needs Sleep Disorders From Mary Kugler, R.N. FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board It was 1873, and Dr. Armauer Hansen of Norway had astounding news for the world: leprosy was caused by a bacterium ( Mycobacterium leprae ). Until then, the disease was thought to be from a curse or sinful ways. Not very contagious Modern medicine knows that leprosy is spread when an untreated infected person coughs or sneezes (but not by sexual contact or pregnancy). However, leprosy is not very contagious; approximately 95% of people have natural immunity to the disease. People with leprosy who are treated with medication do not need to be isolated from society. (Historically, people with leprosy were sent to "lepers' colonies" on remote islands or in special hospitals.) Signs and symptoms

11. Hardin MD : Leprosy
    From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources in leprosy.  
    http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/leprosy.html

12. Leprosy (Hansen Disease). DermNet NZ
    leprosy (Hansen disease). Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society.  
    http://www.dermnet.org.nz/bacterial/leprosy.html
    
    Extractions: English to German English to Spanish English to French English to Italian English to Portuguese English to Russian BETA English to Arabic BETA English to Japanese BETA English to Korean BETA English to Chinese (S) BETA Leprosy is a chronic bacterial infection with Mycobacterium leprae . It primarily affects the skin, mucous membranes (e.g. nose), peripheral nervous system (nerve function), eyes and testes. The form the disease takes depends on the person's immune response to the infection. Leprosy is also known as Hansen disease and is one of the oldest known diseases of mankind. It is curable but if untreated can lead to severe deformities. There are several forms of leprosy that range from the mildest indeterminate form to the most severe lepromatous type. More severe forms arise because of less effective immune response to the infection. Most of those infected mount an appropriate immune response and never develop signs of leprosy.

13. Redirect
    British organization whose mission is to restore health, hope and dignity to people affected by leprosy and other diseases of poverty.  
    http://www.lepra.org.uk/

14. The Leprosy Mission International
    An international Christian charity, founded in 1874, and aiming to eradicate the causes and consequences of leprosy. History, statistics, annual review,  
    http://www.leprosymission.org/

15. Recent Advances In The Treatment Of Leprosy
    leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, was identified by G. H. A. Hansen in 1873. The different clinical presentations of the  
    http://dermatology.cdlib.org/92/reviews/leprosy/ishii.html
    
    Extractions: Director, Department of Bioregulation, Leprosy Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Higashimurayama, Tokyo, JAPAN, norishii@nih.go.jp Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae , was identified by G. H. A. Hansen in 1873. The different clinical presentations of the disease are determined by the quality of the host immune response. The bacteria have affinity for the peripheral nerves and are likely the cause of neuropathy, a cardinal manifestation of the disease. WHO recommends a protocol of multidrug therapy (MDT), which effectively controls the disease, hence contributing to the global elimination program. Early detection of leprosy and treatment by MDT are the most important steps in preventing deformity and disability. Abbreviations B group: borderline group BI: bacterial index CAM: clarithromycin CLF: clofazimine Dapsone: diaphenylsulfone (DDS) ENL: erythema nodosum leprosum glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase I group: indeterminate group LL type: lepromatous type LVFX: levofloxacin MINO: minocycline M. leprae

16. CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Leprosy
    A chronic infectious disease caused by the bacillus leprœ, characterized by the formation of growths in the skin, mucous membranes, peripheral nerves,  
    http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09182a.htm
    
    Extractions: Home Encyclopedia Summa Fathers ... L > Leprosy Leprosy proper, or lepra tuberculosa , in contradistinction to other skin diseases commonly designated by the Greek word lepra (psoriasis, etc.), is a chronic infectious disease caused by the , characterized by the formation of growths in the skin, mucous membranes, peripheral nerves, bones, and internal viscera, producing various deformities and mutilations of the human body, and usually terminating in death. Leprosy was not uncommon in India as far back as the fifteenth century B. C. (Ctesias, Pers. xli Herodian , I, i, 38), and in Japan during the tenth century B. C. Of its origin in these regions little is known , but Egypt has always been regarded as the place whence the disease was carried into the Western world. That it was well known in that country is evidenced by documents of the sixteenth century B. C. (Ebers Papyrus ancient writers attribute the infection to the waters of the Nile (Lucretius, "De Nat. rer. VI , 1112) and the unsanitary diet of the people (Galen).

17. Leprosy Review
    About leprosy Review. leprosy Review is a medical journal specifically about leprosy. It is published quarterly in March, June, September and December by  
    http://www.leprosy-review.org.uk/

18. ILA Global Project On The History Of Leprosy
    The International leprosy Association is developing a database of leprosy archives around the world.  
    http://www.leprosyhistory.org/
    
    Extractions: As well as the new interactive world map linked to our database of old leprosy colonies, leprosaria, archives, and museums, the Oral History Project of the International Leprosy Assocation's Gobal Project on the History of Leprosy is now up and running. Compensation for War-Time Leprosy Affected in Pacific The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare wish to locate leprosy-affected people who were isolated on Saipan, Jaluit, Palau, or Yap Island Sanatoria before August 15, 1945 in order to compensate them for their ordeal. ( Application Documents) Brazilian Memory of the Experience of Leprosy In Brazil, a large archival project is currently being conducted in the old leprosy colonies in a collaboration between the ILA Global Project on the History of Leprosy, MORHAN and the Brazilian government. For photographs and reports follow the links. Archival Preservation: The Memory of the Experience of Leprosy in Brazil The International Leprosy Association's Global Project on the History of Leprosy is fully funded by the Nippon Foundation Page last updated 8th May, 2007

19. Leprosy
    leprosy. To begin the lecture, click the START button above. If you are the first time visitor, you might want to know How to navigate within and outside  
    http://www.bibalex.org/SuperCourse/lecture/lec10641/index.htm
    
    Extractions: Lists of Lectures Front Page LEPROSY To begin the lecture, click the START button above. If you are the first time visitor, you might want to know [ How to navigate within and outside the lecture This is a beta version. Uploading date: July 10, 2003 Your comments to this version would be highly appreciated as well. Submit Your comments

20. Disabled Village Children - CHAPTER 26 (LEPROSY)
    What is leprosy? It is an infectious disease that develops very slowly. It is caused by germs (bacilli) that affect mostly the skin and nerves.  
    http://www.dinf.ne.jp/doc/english/global/david/dwe002/dwe00228.htm
    
    Extractions: B. Recognizing, Helping with, and Preventing Common Disabilities Leprosy Hansen's Disease What is leprosy? It is an infectious disease that develops very slowly. It is caused by germs (bacilli) that affect mostly the skin and nerves. It can cause a variety of skin problems, loss of feeling, and paralysis of the hands and feet: painless ulcers of the feet How do people get leprosy? It can spread only from some persons who have untreated leprosy, and only to other persons who have 'low resistance' to the disease. It is probably spread either through sneezing or coughing, or through skin contact. Most persons who come into contact with leprosy have a natural ability to resist it. Either they do not get it at all, or they get a small unnoticeable infection that soon goes away completely. From the time a person is first infected with leprosy germs, it often takes 3 or 4 years for the first signs of the disease to appear. Leprosy is not caused by evil spirits, by doing something bad, by eating certain foods, or by bathing in river water, as some people believe. It is not

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