1. The Leprosy Mission International An international Christian charity, founded in 1874, and now bringing healing and restoration to some 200000 people affected by leprosy in over 30 http://www.leprosymission.org/

is a leading international non-denominational Christian organization, with over 130 years experience in leprosy work. 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.

2. Leprosy Info information on leprosy, research, treatment, WHO strategy for elimination and global statistics. http://www.who.int/lep/

Elimination of Leprosy as a Public Health Problem CONTENTS Status report Global Strategy Lessons learnt Technical Advisory Group ... Video Spots on leprosy LEPROSY TODAY At the beginning of 2005, the global registered prevalence of leprosy was 286 063 cases and the number of new cases detected during 2004 was 407 791. Among them, 47% were multibacillary cases, 12% were children, and 4% were diagnosed with severe disabilities. The number of new cases detected globally has fallen by around 107 000 cases (21% decrease) during 2004 compared with 2003. During the past three years, the global number of new cases detected continued to decrease dramatically (a reduction of about 20% per year). Full control of leprosy has eluded mainly in some parts of Angola, Brazil, Central African republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, India, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nepal, and the United Republic of Tanzania. These countries have intensified their leprosy control activities. Access to information, diagnosis and treatment with multidrug therapy (

3. LEPROSY SUFFERERS NEED COMPASSION leprosy newsgroup, information and links. http://www.webspawner.com/users/LEPROSY/

LEPROSY SUFFERERS NEED COMPASSION FORUM ON LEPROSY CLICK HERE Please return to scroll down this page - there's more BELOW . THE LEPROSY MISSION INTERNATIONAL LEPROSY RESOURCE CENTRE (LEPRA) LOTS OF INFORMATION IN 100'S OF LINKS SEARCH for interesting LINKS about "leprosy" through GOOGLE below. Just type " leprosy " in the box and hit the 'search' button. SEARCH FOR " KEITH SKILLICORN LEPROSY " IN GOOGLE (ABOVE) TO ACCESS OUR OTHER LEPROSY / RELATED SITES INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEPROSY AND OTHER MYCOBACTERIAL DISEASES - ABUNDANCE OF RESOURCE MATERIAL.. CLICK HERE TO SEARCH FOR MORE INFO ON "LEPROSY" - HEAPS OF INFORMATION - GO FOR IT - LET US STOP JUST SAYING WE LOVE PEOPLE; LET US REALLY LOVE THEM AND SHOW IT IN OUR ACTIONS - (1 John 3:18 - The Living Bible) HANSEN'S DISEASE - LEPROSY - WHAT IS IT ? If you haven't found it at the above "INFOLEP" site, you'll never find it anywhere. CLICK ON THE LINKS AT THE BOTTOM BROWSER. # VISIT OUR ONLINE SUPERMALL SUPPORTING LEPROSY SUFFERERS, WIDOWS AND ORPHANS At our Supermarket above, it is possible to buy just about anything that is available on the Net. We have over 1000 top-quality shops on 27 floors . THE MICROBIOLOGY OF LEPROSY with links to W.H.O. and other resource material.

4. Welcome To American Leprosy Missions! Christian organization provides care to people around the world with leprosy and disabilities. View medical case histories and service opportunities. http://www.leprosy.org/

Sunita’s neighbors wanted to throw her in the river. The cost to cure a child of leprosy is $240. This covers months of treatment and sometimes years of care for crooked fingers and wounded feet. ALM delivers CURE PLUS. Click here to cure someone of leprosy... perhaps someone like Sunita. "The villagers planned to kill me by throwing me in the river." Sunita first came to ALM-supported Lalgadh hospital in Nepal because of burn wounds on her hands. The wounds wouldn't heal. The neighbors said it could be Koriya (a loathsome word for leprosy.) An examination confirmed leprosy and Sunita was given medicine and referred to her regional health post. When she returned to her village, the cruelty started. People refused to look at her or talk to her. Worse than that, they wanted to throw her in the river to drown! Sunita's mother-in-law heard what the neighbors planned to do and came up with the idea of building a hut in the forest and sending Sunita there to live alone. The rest of the family agreed. Imagine... they all agreed to banish a 16-year-old for life to the wilds of the Nepali jungles.

5. 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

Please choose a language from the menu above. Por favor escolha um idioma no menu acima. Search the Database English Page last updated 27 November 2003

6. The Leprosy Mission: Treatment Of Skin Disease, Leprosy Which Causes Lumps On Fa leprosy treatment, cure and prevention provided in South Africa. http://www.leprosymission.co.za/

The Leprosy Mission - treatment of skin disease called leprosy which causes lumps on face, nose bleeding and information on causes and what leprosy is skin disease, leprosy mission, lumps on face, nose bleeding, what leprosy looks like, what causes leprosy, south africa, health services, leprosy treatment, cure, infection, information, disease, leprosy symptoms, leprosy mission Our dream is a world without leprosy. We are working to insure that everyone who has leprosy gets treatment until they are fully cured. This means that we spend a lot of time teaching people how to recognise and treat leprosy in its early stages. We teach patients how to care for themselves so that they can prevent disabilities. The Mission runs treatment facilities in conjunction with provincial health services. We provide Christian counselling and teaching and offer programmes to provide our clients with life skills. This site is best viewed at a resolution of 800 x 600

7. Redirect New Visitor Offers details about the organization and its mission which is to restore health, hope and dignity to people affected by leprosy. Includes news and events http://www.lepra.org.uk/

8. Bombay Leprosy Project A registered nonprofit voluntary organisation working towards the goal of a 'World Without leprosy'. Includes achievements, and a e-journal. http://www.bomlep.org/

Sponsors of www.bomlep.org Required FLASH 4 PLUGIN to view this site. If you do not have the flash 4 plugin installed, please download it here Enter Flash Version Enter Classic HTML Version This site is sponsored by Designed, hosted and promoted by WITS in association with Mumbai Central

9. 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, bones, and internal viscera, producing various deformities and mutilations of the human body, and usually terminating in death. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09182a.htm

Home Encyclopedia Summa Fathers ... L > Leprosy A B C D ... Z 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. I. HISTORY OF THE DISEASE 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. B. C. (Hesiod, quoted by Eustathius in "Comment. on Odyss.", p. 1746), and in Persia towards the fifth century B. C.

10. EMedicine - Leprosy : Article By Elyse Harrop, MD leprosy leprosy is a chronic granulomatous disease, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which affects principally the skin and peripheral nervous system. http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic223.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Dermatology Mycobacterial Infections Leprosy Last Updated: February 10, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: Hansen's disease, Hansen disease, Indeterminate leprosy, tuberculoid leprosy, borderline tuberculoid leprosy, borderline borderline leprosy, borderline lepromatous leprosy, lepromatous leprosy, lepra reaction AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Elyse Harrop, MD , Clinical Instructor of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Metrohealth Medical Center Elyse Harrop, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha , and American Academy of Dermatology Editor(s): Terry L Barrett, MD , Director, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Division of Dermatopathology and Oral Pathology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Michael J Wells, MD

11. Leprosy Info Information on leprosy, research, treatment, WHO strategy for elimination and global statistics. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

12. WHO | Leprosy leprosy is a chronic disease caused by a bacillus, Mycobacterium leprae; leprosy was recognized in the ancient civilizations of China, Egypt and India; http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/factsheets/fs101/en/

All WHO This site only Home About WHO Countries Health topics ... Contacts Media centre WHO WHO sites Media centre Fact sheets ... printable version Fact sheet N°101 Revised January 2003 Leprosy Cause Leprosy is a chronic disease caused by a bacillus, Mycobacterium leprae; M. leprae multiplies very slowly and the incubation period of the disease is about five years. Symptoms can take as long as 20 years to appear; Leprosy is not highly infectious. It is transmitted via droplets, from the nose and mouth, during close and frequent contacts with untreated cases. Symptoms Leprosy mainly affects the skin and nerves; 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. History Leprosy was recognized in the ancient civilizations of China, Egypt and India; The first known written mention of leprosy is dated 600 BC; Throughout history, the afflicted have often been ostracized by their communities and families. Treatment today Leprosy is a curable disease and treatment provided in the early stages averts disability;

13. Communicable Disease Fact Sheet Communicable Disease Fact Sheet, leprosy http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

14. Welcome To Our Foundation - Novartis Foundation For Sustainable Development Contains an overview of the organization's efforts and initiatives to assist in the treatment of leprosy in Nepal. http://www.novartisfoundation.com/leprosy/leprosy_nepal.htm

German News Contact Sitemap ... About us Annual Report 2005/06 Our new annual report 2005/2006 has been published. The report is available as a print and a pdf version. Proceedings of the International Symposium 2004: A Duty for Whom? The proceedings of the Symposium 2004 have been published. The report is available as a pdf version. You may also order a free copy of the printed version. Novartis Foundation Symposium 2005 Can an individual change the world? Not only in the private sector, also in the humanitarian area personal initiative makes a difference. Private commitment, competence and persistence have a future - countless people work for a better world, in all continents, on various fields, day after day. The Novartis Symposium 2005 gives an opportunity to meet people with a vision and drive who represent social and humanitarian movements. Resignation? No, thank you! Be inspired by humanitarian success stories. Program and Registration for This Year's Symposium Novartis receives 2005 Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Award Honor recognizes outstanding executive commitment, dedication to measurement and innovation in corporate philanthropy

15. DBMD - Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) - Technical Information Hansen's Disease (leprosy) http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. DBMD - Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) - Technical Information DBMD Disease Information. Hansen s Disease (leprosy). Navigation bar. Clinical Features, This chronic infectious disease usually affects the skin and http://www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec80006f98

Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Clinical Features This chronic infectious disease usually affects the skin and peripheral nerves but has a wide range of possible clinical manifestations. Patients are classified as having paucibacillary or multibacillary Hansen's disease. Paucibacillary Hansen's disease is milder and characterized by one or more hypopigmented skin macules. Multibacillary Hansen's disease is associated with symmetric skin lesions, nodules, plaques, thickened dermis, and frequent involvement of the nasal mucosa resulting in nasal congestion and epistaxis. Etiologic Agent A bacillus, Mycobacterium leprae , that multiplies very slowly and mainly affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. The organism has never been grown in bacteriologic media or cell culture, but has been grown in mouse foot pads. Incidence In 2002, the number of new cases detected worldwide was 763,917. In 2002, 96 cases occurring in the United States were reported to CDC. In 2002, WHO listed Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Nepal as having 90% of cases.

17. Welcome To Our Foundation - Novartis Foundation For Sustainable Development Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development leprosy project; detection and treatment, physical and socioeconomic rehabilitation of leprosy patients, social marketing campaign. http://www.novartisfoundation.com/leprosy_sri_lanka.htm

German News Contact Sitemap ... About us Annual Report 2005/06 Our new annual report 2005/2006 has been published. The report is available as a print and a pdf version. Proceedings of the International Symposium 2004: A Duty for Whom? The proceedings of the Symposium 2004 have been published. The report is available as a pdf version. You may also order a free copy of the printed version. Novartis Foundation Symposium 2005 Can an individual change the world? Not only in the private sector, also in the humanitarian area personal initiative makes a difference. Private commitment, competence and persistence have a future - countless people work for a better world, in all continents, on various fields, day after day. The Novartis Symposium 2005 gives an opportunity to meet people with a vision and drive who represent social and humanitarian movements. Resignation? No, thank you! Be inspired by humanitarian success stories. Program and Registration for This Year's Symposium Novartis receives 2005 Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Award Honor recognizes outstanding executive commitment, dedication to measurement and innovation in corporate philanthropy

18. LEPRA - British Leprosy Relief Association Offers details about the organization and its mission which is to restore health, hope and dignity to people affected by leprosy. Includes news and http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

19. Division Of Public Health Surveillance And Informatics Hansen s Disease (leprosy) (Mycobacterium leprae). Contents. •, Home National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System. •, Overview. •, Introduction http://www.cdc.gov/epo/dphsi/casedef/hansen_disease_current.htm

Epidemiology Program Office Division of Public Health Surveillance and Informatics Home Contact Us 122 Cities Mortality Report System 8-City Enhanced Terrorism Surveillance Project: Resource Materials ... WONDER Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) (Mycobacterium leprae) Contents Home - National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System Overview Introduction List of Nationally Notifiable Diseases Alphabetical List of Case Definitions ... References Site Search 1997 Case Definition Clinical description A chronic bacterial disease characterized by the involvement primarily of skin as well as peripheral nerves and the mucosa of the upper airway. Clinical forms of Hansen's disease represent a spectrum reflecting the cellular immune response to Mycobacterium leprae . The following characteristics are typical of the major forms of the disease: Tuberculoid : one or a few well-demarcated, hypopigmented, and anesthetic skin lesions, frequently with active, spreading edges and a clearing center; peripheral nerve swelling or thickening also may occur Lepromatous : a number of erythematous papules and nodules or an infiltration of the face, hands, and feet with lesions in a bilateral and symmetrical distribution that progress to thickening of the skin

20. Welcome To Our Foundation - Novartis Foundation For Sustainable Development Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD) leprosy control project; multiple drug therapy (mdt), detection and treatment for patients in Indonesia. http://www.novartisfoundation.com/leprosy/leprosy_indonesia.htm

German News Contact Sitemap ... About us Annual Report 2005/06 Our new annual report 2005/2006 has been published. The report is available as a print and a pdf version. Proceedings of the International Symposium 2004: A Duty for Whom? The proceedings of the Symposium 2004 have been published. The report is available as a pdf version. You may also order a free copy of the printed version. Novartis Foundation Symposium 2005 Can an individual change the world? Not only in the private sector, also in the humanitarian area personal initiative makes a difference. Private commitment, competence and persistence have a future - countless people work for a better world, in all continents, on various fields, day after day. The Novartis Symposium 2005 gives an opportunity to meet people with a vision and drive who represent social and humanitarian movements. Resignation? No, thank you! Be inspired by humanitarian success stories. Program and Registration for This Year's Symposium Novartis receives 2005 Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Award Honor recognizes outstanding executive commitment, dedication to measurement and innovation in corporate philanthropy

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