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42. Communicable Disease Fact Sheet
Communicable Disease Fact Sheet, leprosy. leprosy is a chronic bacterial disease of the skin and nerves in the hands and feet and, in some cases,
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(Hansen's disease) What is leprosy? 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. Who gets leprosy? Anyone can get leprosy, but children seem to be more susceptible than adults. How is leprosy spread? 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? Tuberculoid leprosy symptoms are a few well-defined skin lesions that are numb. Lepromatous leprosy symptoms are a chronically stuffy nose and many skin lesions and nodules on both sides of the body. How soon after exposure do symptoms appear?

43. India Charity Organisations, Education System Residential Schools India Charitie
Details of an UK charity, providing education for the children of prostitutes and people with leprosy.
http://www.orissa.org.uk
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Home About us Newsletters School Children ... Charity Donations Save a girl in India from a life of misery Every penny goes to the 300 children in Orissa! We are one of a few India charity organisations providing UK charity donations to support not several residential schools, but a single boarding school in Bhubaneswar, India. Every penny of charity donations goes to cover the cost of the childrens' residential education (keep and education). None of your money will be spent on fundraising, administration, travel or the other expenses associated with the more familiar charity appeals. Neither does it go towards other India based Charity organisations. It all goes to providing our pupils with good boarding school education and the best school life the charity donations can provide for our pupils.
Who are we ? What do we do ?
We are a small education charity set up in 1992 to assist Palli Unnayan Seva Samiti in Orissa, still our main partner. Our main purpose is to raise charity donations for the up-keep and provision of one of the best international charity funded, residential schools in India as without an official India school education more than 300 children from sexworker and leprosy colonies in Orissa would grow up to become uneducated, impoverished women. We do this mainly through 'word of mouth' publicity, circulars to regular and potential supporters information, stalls at local events, and applications to funding agencies. Our supporters include friends from Cranfield School of Management, from Filgrave near Milton Keynes, from Bozeat in Northamptonshire, and from many other places in the UK and abroad.

44. NEW HOPE India
Organization working with people who have leprosy. Raises funds for crippled childrens polio surgery and street children rehabilitation.
http://www.zyworld.com/newhopeindia/index.html

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45. MORE LEPROSY (HANSEN'S DISEASE) LINKS
Caring for leprosy Sufferers and the Disabled. BE SURE TO AVAIL OF ALL THE LINKS AND VISIT OUR TWO leprosy FORUMS. DEFORMITIES OF leprosy AND THEIR
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We would be interested to know how you found us. If you have the time, please email us at - rkskilli@dove.mtx.net.au - and inform us just how we may improve this site. Perhaps you came via INTERNATIONAL BENEVOLENT SERVICES , the charitable organisation through which we support leprosy sufferers and other needy people.
Maybe you found us through our Family Web-Site or there is a possibility that you reached us through our main leprosy site . However you may have come, matters little; we are happy to have you that you may gain a real awareness of the great needs of those who suffer, unnecessarily, from this totally curable disease, with deformities, ulcerations and disabilities that are completely preventable. In general terms, one of the best sites where you may gain a simple understanding of what leprosy (Hansen's Disease of H.D.) is NOT, is "leprosy" in the Bible . Unfortunately, due to a strange concept some people have of the nature of God, combined with religious superstition, victims of H.D. still are cruelly stigmatised, for which reason, many suffer also from

46. LEPROSY (HANSEN'S DISEASE)
Describes the situation, decline and spread of leprosy in Hong Kong. Includes details on types of leprosy, diagnosis and treatment.
http://www.hkmj.org.hk/skin/leprosy.htm

47. Damien Foundation India Trust
Provides healthcare to the less privileged with its main focus on leprosy control. Information about its projects, objectives, staff, and campaigns.
http://www.damienfoundationindia.org/

48. Welcome To Our Foundation - Novartis Foundation For Sustainable Development
Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD) leprosy control project.
http://www.novartisfoundation.com/leprosy/leprosy_congo.htm
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49. Global Project On The History Of Leprosy
The Project is developing a database of leprosy archives around the world, It will also be of interest to those connected with leprosy and its impact.
http://www.leprosyhistory.org/english/englishhome.htm
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The Global Project on the History of Leprosy is the initiative of the International Leprosy Association (utilizing the Nippon Foundation fund through WHO ) and the Wellcome Unit for the History of Medicine at the University of Oxford . The Project is developing a database of leprosy archives around the world, as a working tool for researchers who are interested in the modern history of leprosy, dating from 1847, when Danielssen and Boeck published Om Spedalskhed . It will also be of interest to those connected with leprosy and its impact.
The collections mentioned on the database have a wide range of organisational, policy, scientific and medical archives as well as leprosaria records, museums and libraries. Also included are private collections of those who have worked in the field and collections of testimonies from people affected by the disease. The project does not hold any of these records, but provides information of their existence and whereabouts. While the database creates pathways for researchers, the project will both encourage the preservation of archives and establish a network of researchers.

50. ILEP - International Federation Of Anti-Leprosy Associations
The International Federation of Antileprosy Associations ILEP consists of 17 autonomous non-governmental organisations, based in 13 countries.
http://www.ilep.org.uk/content/
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ILEP - International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations
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.
ILEP is an international federation of fifteen autonomous non-governmental anti-leprosy organisations, or organisations with a strong emphasis on leprosy. Membership of ILEP enhances the capacity of these Member Associations to work towards the common goal of a world without leprosy.
ILEP is a powerful financial partnership. Together Members raise funds from public and institutional sources. Their annual contribution to anti-leprosy work amounts to Ã¢ÂÂ¬ 50-60 million. Collectively Members of ILEP are one of the world leaders in support to scientific research on leprosy. More than 50 research projects receive grants from a yearly budget of Ã¢ÂÂ¬ 3 million.
Members of ILEP are active in virtually all countries where leprosy exists. Together they are fighting leprosy on all fronts - from detection and treatment to rehabilitation.

51. LEPERS
The official disease, leprosy, produced by Mycobacterium leprae, Those classified with leprosy, especially during the Middle Ages, did not necessarily
http://www2.kenyon.edu/Projects/Margin/lepers.htm
Lepers
Leper with a bell in the margins in the text of a fourteenth century manuscript.
Definition:
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
destroyed blood vessels, ligaments and skin tissues
eroded bones
sores
ulcers
scabs
Issues:
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.

52. Welcome ToÂ The Leprosy Mission England And Wales Website
The leprosy Mission England and Wales.
http://www.leprosymission.org.uk/
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53. HHMI's BioInteractive - Featured Infectious Disease: Leprosy
leprosy, that ageold scourge of humankind, finally may be on the run. Here are facts about this infectious disease. What is leprosy?
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/disease/leprosy/
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?

54. INDIAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION - INDEX
Voluntary organisation dedicated to leprosy eradication in India. Includes facts, news, events and photographs.
http://www.indianleprosy.org/
We have changed our name from Indian Leprosy Foundation to
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55. Leprosy - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
leprosy, sometimes known as Hansen s disease, is an infectious disease caused by Historically, leprosy was an incurable and disfiguring disease.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprosy
Leprosy
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
This article is about the infectious disease also known as Hansen's disease. For the malady found in the Hebrew Bible, see the article Tzaraas . For the album Leprosy by Death see the article Leprosy (album)
Father Damien was a Roman Catholic missionary who helped lepers on Hawaii and also died of the disease. Leprosy , sometimes known as Hansen's disease , is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae , an aerobic acid fast , rod-shaped mycobacterium . The modern term for the disease is named after the discoverer of the bacterium, Gerhard Armauer Hansen Sufferers of Hansen's disease have historically been known as lepers , however this term is falling into disuse as a result of the diminishing number of leprosy patients and the pejorative connotations of the term. The terms "leprosy" and "lepers" can also lead to public misunderstanding because the Bible uses these terms in reference to a wide range of incurable skin conditions other than Hansen's disease. Historically, leprosy was an incurable and disfiguring disease. Lepers were shunned and sequestered in

56. Leprosy - Facts, Symptoms & Medication
Tips on what is leprosy and its symptoms. Two Hearts One Fire A Glimpse Behind the Mask of leprosy Howard Crouch Mary Augustine.
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Leprosy, one of the oldest diseases known to mankind, comes froms the Greek word "lepros" which means scaly.
It is a kind of infection caused by a parasite called Mycobacterium leprae or otherwise known as Hansen's bacillus, named after the Norwegian physician, Gerhard A. Hansen (1841-1912) who was the first person to see this bacteria under the microscope. Which is why leprosy is also called Hansen's disease.
There are 3 forms of leprosy :
Tuberculoid
Lepromatous
Borderline
Leprosy is neither hereditary nor infected by touch. Infection occurs when the bacteria is dispersed in the air, e.g. when an infected person sneezes. However close contact over a long period of time with an untreated person is needed in order to be infected with the disease. Infection can also come from soil and armadillo.
Not everyone exposed to this bacteria is bound to be infected since most people's immune system is able to fight against infection.
Antibiotic medications used to treat leprosy include diaphenylsulfone (Dapsone), rifampicin (Rifadin) and clofazimine (Lamprene). Multidrug therapy (MDT) combines the use of these drugs to elminate leprosy effectively.

57. International Leprosy Association
Welcome to the website of the International leprosy Association. The primary objective of this site is to encourage collaboration between persons of all
http://www.leprosy-ila.org/
International Leprosy Association 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

58. Infolep
leprosy Information and documentation. leprosy library for all your leprosy INFOLEP, the leprosy Information Services of the Netherlands leprosy Relief,
http://www.infolep.org/
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INFOLEP, the Leprosy Information Services of the Netherlands Leprosy Relief, Provides information on leprosy and related subjects.
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59. LEPROSY To Begin The Lecture, Click The START Button Above. If You
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.pitt.edu/~super1/lecture/lec10641/
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60. Urban Leprosy Elimination To Begin The Lecture, Click The START
Urban leprosy Elimination. To begin the lecture, click the START button above. Objective. If you are the first time visitor, you might want to know How to
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