Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
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Reactions in <strong>Leprosy</strong><br />
Definition : <strong>Leprosy</strong> reaction is an acute inflammatory<br />
event occurring in the course of the disease, which<br />
produces painful symptoms.<br />
Reactions can occur at any time :<br />
• Be<strong>for</strong>e treatment ,<br />
• During treatment or<br />
• After treatment.<br />
The occurrence of <strong>Leprosy</strong> reactions does not mean that MDT drugs are not<br />
being effective, and there<strong>for</strong>e, MDT should not be stopped during the reaction.<br />
Reactions are the part of the natural course of the disease and can occur<br />
frequently and may be severely damaging in untreated <strong>Leprosy</strong>. Treatment with<br />
<strong>Leprosy</strong> significantly reduces the frequency and severity of the reactions.<br />
Possible occurrence of reactions need to be explained to the patient<br />
since signs and symptoms of reactions could be misunderstood by them<br />
as adverse effects of the drugs they are taking.<br />
<strong>Leprosy</strong> reactions must be promptly diagnosed &<br />
properly treated to prevent any disability.<br />
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