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Colonizing Leprosy: Imperialism and the Politics of Public Health in the United States (Studies in Social Medicine) by Michelle T. Moran, 2007-09-10
Contagious Compassion: Celebrating One Hundred Years of American Leprosy Missions by Edgar Stoesz, 2006-02-10
Disease of the Soul: Leprosy in Mediaeval Literature by Saul Nathaniel Brody, 1974-06
On Leprosy and Fish Eating by Sir Jonathan Hutchinson, 2010-10-14
Suppression and Prevention of Leprosy by Albert S. Ashmead, 2010-01-09
Two Hearts One Fire: A Glimpse Behind the Mask of Leprosy by Howard Crouch, Sister Mary Augustine, 1989-06-01
Gender Leprosy and Leprosy Control Far West and Eastern Development Regions, Nepal by Kamala Burathoki, 2004
Report of the president of the Board of health to the Legislative assembly of 1886, on leprosy
Father Damien: The Man Who Lived and Died for the Victims of Leprosy (People Who Have Helped the World) by Pam Brown, 1989-07-01
Island of Miracles: The Story of the Lake Bunyoni Leprosy Settlement, Uganda by Leonard E. S. Sharp, 1951
The Peripheral Nerve in Leprosy and Other Neuropathies
Prize Essays On Leprosy by James Cantlie, John Ashburton Thompson, 2010-03-09
Immunological Aspects of Leprosy, Tuberculosis and Leishmaniasis: Meeting Proceedings (International congress series)
Selected Themes and Icons from Medieval Spanish Literature: Of Berards, Shoes, Cucumbers and Leprosy (Studia Humanitatis (Ediciones Jose Porrua Turanzas).) by John R. Burt, 1982-06

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The Leprosy Mission Canada - Leprosy.ca
Information and discussion of leprosy and The leprosy Mission Canada, a nonprofit Canadian organization dedicated to eliminating leprosy worldwide.
http://www.leprosy.ca/

Extractions: Just $350 gives a man, woman or child the chance of a new life. Click here to find out how you can help. The Leprosy Mission is providing assistance to people affected by Cyclone Nargis in Burma/Myanmar. Click here for more information. Click here to find some basic information about The Leprosy Mission Canada and our work. TLMC is a member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities. Click here for more information about membership standards.
LEPERS
The official disease, leprosy, produced by Mycobacterium leprae, was not scientifically identified until 1874, and the cause for the disease was not proven
http://www2.kenyon.edu/projects/margin/lepers.htm

Extractions: Leper with a bell in the margins in the text of a fourteenth century manuscript. The official disease, leprosy, produced by Mycobacterium leprae, was not scientifically identified until 1874, and the cause for the disease was not proven until the 1960s. It is difficult to diagnose even today; therefore, there must have been much confusion surrounding the disease in the Middle Ages. Those classified with leprosy, especially during the Middle Ages, did not necessarily exhibit any of the common symptoms. The classification "leper" was given to many social deviants. Consequently, for purposes of studying lepers in the Middle Ages, we will define lepers as R.I. Moore does in Formation of a Persecuting Society , as "those who were called lepers and treated as such.". The general characteristics of the disease include, but are not limited to: loss of sensation at the nerve ends scabs Treatment of lepers in Christian and Islamic Societies: Although lepers were isolated and treated differently than other members of society in both religious cultures, the medieval treatment of lepers in Islamic society seemed to be less harsh than in Christian societies. There are common religious interpretations in both Christian and Islamic societies regarding leprosy, but the effect of such interpretation appeared to be less " marginalizing" in Islamic societies. In Islamic society, there was little evidence of lepers being required to wear distinctive clothing. The association of lepers with the "unclean" is seen in the popularity of baths as a treatment for leprosy, but this occurred mostly in areas of Christian influence, such as the Crusader states.
Welcome To The Leprosy Mission England And Wales Website
World leprosy Day resources. Consider a Gift for Life and Lent appeal. for. The leprosy Mission. Ride for Recovery through. Thailand Laos
http://www.leprosymission.org.uk/
HHMI's BioInteractive - FDR And Polio: Public Life, Private Pain
leprosy, that ageold scourge of humankind, finally may be on the run. leprosy, also called Hansen s disease, is a mildly infectious disease that
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/disease/leprosy/index.html

Extractions: Related Stories: Still a mystery: Why do some people get leprosy? What do human beings and armadillos have in common? Leprosy References Malaria ... B. Brett Finlay, Ph.D. Featured Infectious Disease: Leprosy In the United States, a federal hospital for leprosy sufferers is being phased out and its last 69 residents are being encouraged to leave the facility. And the World Health Organization targeted the year 2000 for eliminating leprosy on a global basis. Leprosy, that age-old scourge of humankind, finally may be on the run. Here are facts about this infectious disease. What is leprosy? Leprosy, also called Hansen's disease, is a mildly infectious disease that attacks peripheral nerves. It is caused by a bacillus, Mycobacterium leprae . In very serious cases, the bacilli may be found in the lymph nodes, male testes, spleen, liver, and bone marrow. The infection can damage nerves in the face and body, leading to a loss of sensation and paralysis. Because sensation is lost, everyday activities are fraught with danger as wounds go unnoticed. Even stones in shoes and grit in the eyes may lead to serious harm when left unattended. Patients may lose fingers, feet, and eyesight. When did it start?
Leprosy
Important It is possible that the main title of the report leprosy is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/leprosy-10651

Extractions: var s_furl = "/a-to-z-guides/leprosy-10651"; var image_server_url = "http://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live"; var priTopId = "4286"; var secTopId = ""; document.write(wmd_today); Bookmark This Page Site Map Sign up for WebMD Newsletters WebMD Home ... Pill Identifier document.write(''); Women's Health Home Balance Fitness Parenting ... Pregnancy document.write(''); Men's Health Home Balance Fitness Parenting document.write(''); Children's Health Home Fitness Parenting Pregnancy ... A to Z Guides Email a Friend Print Article Font Size A A A Important It is possible that the main title of the report Leprosy is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease of humans caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. For many years, it was considered a mysterious disorder associated with some type of curse, and persons with the disease were isolated and ostracized. Today, there is effective treatment and the disease can be cured. There is no longer any justification for isolating persons with leprosy. The disease can affect the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes and some of the nerves that are located outside the central nervous system (peripheral nerves). These are primarily the nerves of the hands, feet, and eyes, and some of the nerves in the skin. In severe, untreated cases, loss of sensation, muscle paralysis of hands and feet, disfigurement, and blindness may occur.
HPA - Leprosy
leprosy is a curable chronic infectious disease caused by the bacillus, Mycobacterium leprae that mainly affects the skin and peripheral nerves and also the
http://www.hpa.org.uk/infections/topics_az/leprosy/menu.htm

Extractions: Image credit: WHO/TDR/Pasteur Inst. February 2008: Notifying a case of leprosy Throughout history, sufferers have been shunned and often forcibly ostracised by their communities. Leprosy is still a highly stigmatising disease, yet despite its reputation it is not highly infectious. Transmission usually requires prolonged close contact with an untreated person suffering from an infectious form of leprosy combined with an inherent immunological susceptibility to the disease in the exposed individual. Only 10% of patients with leprosy are infectious if left untreated. Printer friendly page (opens new window)
Leprosy
leprosy, Mycobacterium leprae, Hansen s Disease, Hansen s Bacillus.
http://www.fpnotebook.com/ID/Bacteria/Lprs.htm
Leprosy
leprosy is a chronic infectious disease of humans caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. For many years, it was considered a mysterious disorder
http://www.peacehealth.org/kbase/nord/nord67.htm

Extractions: It is possible that the main title of the report Leprosy is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease of humans caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. For many years, it was considered a mysterious disorder associated with some type of curse, and persons with the disease were isolated and ostracized. Today, there is effective treatment and the disease can be cured. There is no longer any justification for isolating persons with leprosy. The disease can affect the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes and some of the nerves that are located outside the central nervous system (peripheral nerves). These are primarily the nerves of the hands, feet, and eyes, and some of the nerves in the skin. In severe, untreated cases, loss of sensation, muscle paralysis of hands and feet, disfigurement, and blindness may occur. In 1982, the World Health Organization proposed a simplified classification that has only two classifications, Paucibacillary (PB) and Multibacillary (MB), leprosy. This classification is now used worldwide for treatment purposes. The older and somewhat more complex classification is still used in some programs, especially for clinical research studies. The Paucibacillary classification encompasses indeterminate, tuberculoid and borderline tuberculoid leprosy. The Multibacillary classification includes midborderline, borderline lepromatous and lepromatous leprosy.
Leprosy Symptoms
About three to five years after becoming infected with the bacteria that cause leprosy, symptoms begin. This eMedTV article discusses these symptoms in
http://diseases.emedtv.com/leprosy/leprosy-symptoms.html

Extractions: eMedTV Sitemap Diseases Sitemap Health Topics Articles Video Site Map Diseases Medications View All Related eMedTV Health Channels Leprosy Whooping Cough SARS Influenza ... Scleroderma When a person becomes infected with the bacteria that cause leprosy Mycobacterium leprae ), the bacteria begin to multiply within the body. After three to five years, symptoms if leprosy will usually begin. This period between becoming infected and the start of symptoms is the "leprosy incubation period." Although the incubation period is typically between three and five years, it can range from six months to several decades. Leprosy usually affects the skin and peripheral nerves. However, once a person starts experiencing symptoms, they can range in type and severity. Symptoms can also vary based on the form of leprosy that a person has (tuberculoid leprosy or lepromatous leprosy).
Leprosy. [Lancet. 2004] - PubMed Result
leprosy remains an important health problem worldwide. The disease is caused by a chronic granulomatous infection of the skin and peripheral nerves with
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15081655

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Leprosy Exiles' Memorial Advances - Los Angeles Times
Feb 13, 2008 The US House on Tuesday passed legislation authorizing the establishment of a memorial in honor of leprosy patients forcibly relocated to
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-hansens13feb13,1,7774935.st

Extractions: You are here: LAT Home Articles February National ... February 13, 2008 The U.S. House on Tuesday passed legislation authorizing the establishment of a memorial in honor of leprosy patients forcibly relocated to Kalaupapa in the 1800s and 1900s. U.S. Rep. Mazie K. She noted that many who died at Kalaupapa were buried in unmarked graves, making it difficult for their families to honor them. U.S. Rep. Bob Bishop (R-Utah) spoke in support of the bill, as did Eni Faleomavaega, the congressional delegate from American Samoa. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) has introduced a companion bill in the Senate. But the Senate is likely to take up the House version now that it has passed, said Akaka spokesman Jesse Broder Van Dyke. No date has been set for Senate consideration. Akaka said he hopes the memorial will provide closure to families and let others learn about the settlement. More than 8,000 people were banished to the peninsula after the disease became epidemic in the 1850s. Forced quarantine did not end until 1969, after sulfone drugs were developed to control it. Though patients today are free to live anywhere, about 15 have chosen to stay and still live on Kalaupapa.
ILEP - Home
The International Federation of Antileprosy Associations ILEP consists of 14 autonomous non-governmental organisations, based in 12 countries.
http://www.ilep.org.uk/

Extractions: Site search Search keyword(s): Sustaining Quality Leprosy Control â Important WHO Workshops Play Key Role 28.05.08 by Mr Douglas Soutar 26.05.08 by ILEP 25.05.08 by ILEP More news stories You can contribute The purpose of ILEP is to promote and facilitate co-operation and collaboration between its Members, by co-ordinating their support to leprosy programmes, representing their common interests and providing technical expertise to the Federation, its Members and other parties.
International Leprosy Association
The International leprosy Association is a not for profit mission for the cure of leprosy worldwide.
http://www.leprosy-ila.org/

Extractions: International Leprosy Association Home About Us Events Search ... Links Flash Player Required: www.adobe.com Home Welcome to the web-site of the International Leprosy Association. The primary objective of this site is to encourage collaboration between persons of all nationalities concerned with leprosy work, facilitate the dissemination of knowledge of leprosy and its control, and seek to cooperate with any institutions or organizations concerned with leprosy. Beginning in 2003, the abstract and full text of all papers is available on-line. To view the Journal, click on the cover. This site provides links and contact information for charitable organizations , providing care for patients worldwide, organizations focusing on social concerns research organizations , and major treatment referral centers . Two major worldwide organizations working in all of these areas are ILEP and the World Health Organization Molecular Tools for Mycobacterium leprae click here
History Of Leprosy
leprosy has tormented humans throughout recorded history. The earliest possible account of a disease that many scholars believe is leprosy appears in an
http://www.stanford.edu/class/humbio103/ParaSites2005/Leprosy/history.htm

Extractions: Home History of Leprosy Biological Characteristics Clinical Presentation/Diagnosis ... References History of Leprosy Overview: Leprosy has tormented humans throughout recorded history. The earliest possible account of a disease that many scholars believe is leprosy appears in an Egyptian Papyrus document written around 1550 B.C. Around 600 B.C. Indian writings describe a disease that resembles leprosy. In Europe, leprosy first appeared in the records of ancient Greece after the army of Alexander the Great came back from India and then in Rome in 62 B.C. coinciding with the return of Pompeii's troops from Asia Minor. Throughout its history, leprosy has been feared and misunderstood. For a long time leprosy was thought to be a hereditary disease, a curse, or a punishment from God. Before and even after the discovery of its biological cause, leprosy patients were stigmatized and shunned. For example, in Europe during the Middle Ages, leprosy sufferers had to wear special clothing, ring bells to warn others that they were close, and even walk on a particular side of the road, depending on the direction of the wind. Even in modern times, leprosy treatment has often occured in seperate hospitals and live-in colonies called leprosariums because of the stigma of the disease. Leprosy has been so prevalent in various areas as certain times throughout history that is has inspired art work and influenced other cultural practices.
Leprosy - Definition From The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
Definition of leprosy from the MerriamWebster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leprosy
The Leprosy Mission Australia - A World Without Leprosy - Home
The leprosy Mission is a leading international nondenominational Christian organisation in leprosy work with over 130 years experience. As long as leprosy
http://www.leprosymission.org.au/

Extractions: @import url(css/print.css); @import url(css/hand.css); The Leprosy Mission is a leading international non-denominational Christian organisation in leprosy work with over 130 years experience. As long as leprosy afflicts individuals and communities, The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is committed to doing all it can to break its power and impact. This means not just providing a cure, but also addressing the underlying causes, working to prevent disability and to restore dignity and wholeness to people and communities affected by leprosy around the world. TLM programs all over the world are empowering people affected by leprosy to stand as equals within their community. Join with us as we aspire to help them from diagnosis to self-sufficiency...... Donate Now Imagine... the lives you could change! Do you have a hard time thinking of what to buy for that special person on your gift list? With an item from our Gifts of Love list, not only will you touch your special someones heart...... more info View the current Gift Guide and Catalogue online. Our National Office staff will be happy to take your order over the phone or help you with any queries.Just call FREECALL 1800 617 679 between 9am - 5pm AEST Monday to Friday....
WHO/WPRO-FAQ About Leprosy
leprosy is a chronic disease caused by a bacillus, mycobacterium leprae. Mycobacterium leprae multiplies very slowly. The incubation period is about three
http://www.wpro.who.int/sites/leprosy/leprosy_wpr/leprosy_faq.htm

Extractions: Leprosy mainly affects the skin and nerves and clinically appears in most of the cases as patches with discoloration and numbness of the affected area. If untreated, there can be progressive and permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs and eyes. Paucibacillary (PB) leprosy results in one to five numb skin patches. Multibacillary (MB) leprosy results in more than five numb skin patches.
LEPROSY SUFFERERS NEED COMPASSION
Caring for leprosy sufferers and working towards the eradication of the disease.
http://www.webspawner.com/users/LEPROSY/
The Leprosy Mission New Zealand
The leprosy Mission New Zealand is a Christian aid development organisation whose main goal is to eradicate the causes and consequences of leprosy.
http://www.leprosymission.org.nz/
About Leprosy
IDEA is an international organization largely made up of individuals affected by leprosy. IDEA promotes a positive image of leprosy through education,
http://www.idealeprosydignity.org/aboutlep/aboutlep1.htm

Extractions: also called HANSEN'S DISEASE "I had Hansens Disease and in 1992 I was cured. The message I have for the people who have this disease is that they should like themselves, get treatment and get cured. There is a cure for Hansens Disease- it depends only on you." Ryani Claudia Barros, Brazil Ryani Claudia Barros, Brazil.

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