Introduction
& Acknowledgements:
Leprosy
is an ancient disease but today it is completely curable. If diagnosed
and treated early, the disease can be cured without leaving any sign on
the body of the affected person.
In
most countries the diagnosis and treatment of leprosy is part of
community health and primary health care activities. This
course aims to provide the essential information for health workers
about suspecting, diagnosing and treating leprosy. The course includes some tests to reinforce understanding of basic
concepts.
This
course is based mainly on ILEP Learning
Guide 1.
Some other materials and photographs from different countries
and existing training materials have also been used. In particular we would like to
acknowledge the following organizations and their learning materials: Leprosy in Africans, W. K. Jacyk, DAHW
& Talmilep; A New Atlas of Leprosy, A. Colin McDougall & Yo
Yuasa, SMHF.
