Leprosy with multidrug therapy and treatment in the early stages can prevent disability,but it still represents a significant health problem,mainly in vulnerable populations[1].However,if left untreated,leprosy can ca...Leprosy with multidrug therapy and treatment in the early stages can prevent disability,but it still represents a significant health problem,mainly in vulnerable populations[1].However,if left untreated,leprosy can cause progressive and permanent damage to the skin,nerves,limbs,and eyes.With the constant efforts of the National Leprosy Elimination Programme in India,the implementation of multidrug therapy has lowered the prevalence rate to 0.66/10000 in 2016[1].展开更多
文摘Leprosy with multidrug therapy and treatment in the early stages can prevent disability,but it still represents a significant health problem,mainly in vulnerable populations[1].However,if left untreated,leprosy can cause progressive and permanent damage to the skin,nerves,limbs,and eyes.With the constant efforts of the National Leprosy Elimination Programme in India,the implementation of multidrug therapy has lowered the prevalence rate to 0.66/10000 in 2016[1].