What is the role of peer support in addressing the psychosocial impact of leprosy?

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, a curve-shaped acid-fast bacillus. It mainly affects the skin, peripheral nerves. Leprosy (Hansen's Disease). Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is a bacterial infection that can damage your nerves, muscles, eyes, skin and respiratory tract. It can ... 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. Mar 19, 2024 ... NCPA Staff ... The word “leprosy” conjures images of biblical plagues, but the disease is still with us today. Caused by infectious bacteria, some ... Jun 29, 2018 ... human contact with wild armadillos — including eating the meat — has contributed to extremely high infection rates of a pathogen that can cause ... Mar 14, 2024 ... Research shows that prolonged in-person contact via respiratory droplets is the primary mode of transmission, rather than through normal, ... Sep 9, 2015 ... Taken from their families: The dark history of Hawaii's leprosy colony. Nov 26, 2021 ... Abstract. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is an age-old chronic granulomatous infection characterized by prominent cutaneous and ... Dec 19, 2022 ... ... leprosy. This mysterious and dreaded disease reached epidemic proportions in the islands in the late 1800s. At the time, there was no ... MDT provides a highly effective cure for all types of leprosy. Elimination of leprosy as public health problem (defined as a registered prevalence of less than ...