NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES WITH SKIN OUTBACKS

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NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES WITH SKIN OUTBACKS THE CASE OF LEPROSY

LEPROSY How to identify the disease within the community? The first sign of leprosy maybe one or more depigmentation patches on the skin. These patches do not itch, are painless and do not produce scaled substances when scratched.

III. LEPROSY How to identify the disease within the community? 26 Leprosy only manifests in the form of hard nodule on the face, pinna of the ear or other parts of the body. They are like grains of coffee on the skin.

What is true presently about LEPROSY III. LEPROSY 27 cause and mode of transmission of the disease What is true presently about LEPROSY Leprosy has been in existence for a long time now. Transmission is through regular and prolonged contact of an infected person with an uninfected person. These microorganisms outcome from the mouth and nostrils of an infected person and enter an uninfected person through the routes. Objects used by an infected person can also be contagious. Infected person Safe person

III. LEPROSY cause and mode of transmission of the disease 28 cause and mode of transmission of the disease What is not true Leprosy is not related to a curse, bad luck or witchcraft. Leprosy is not caused by certain animals or foods: mold fish, a tortoise or a goat. There is no vaccine against leprosy. Leprosy is not hereditary.

III. LEPROSY Complications: 29 How to identify the disease within the community? - Lepromatic reactions (painful swelling of patches); Face deformation, Chronic wound on the sole of the feet and on hands, Resection and amputation of the fingers and toes. Complications:

III. LEPROSY how to prevent and treat the disease? 30 TREATMENT: Treatment varies between 6 to 12 months depending on the clinical form. Treatment prescribed by the doctor should be respected. For patients with complications, the wearing of shoes adapted to patient, the wearing of gloves and sunshade eye glasses and cap are encouraged. Community care is also important. PREVENTION: Bath with water and soap, Do early diagnosis, Refer suspected cases to health units, Follow up treatment and break transmission chain. FIN

40 PRACTICAL ADVICE

PRACTICAL ADVICE Don’t wait act now. 41 Don’t wait act now. Adopt a good body and environmental hygiene. Refer all suspected cases of tropical neglected diseases to the closest health unit. In case of any suspected sign on your skin go to a community relay agent or a health personnel for consultation. Treatments for neglected tropical diseases are available, efficient and are free of charge.

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