Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
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Patients with following characteristics are more likely to develop lepra<br />
reactions :<br />
• Many lesions<br />
• Lesions close to the Nerve<br />
• Lesions on face<br />
• Pregnancy<br />
These patients should be monitored more<br />
frequently by doing clinical examinations<br />
including VMT and ST <strong>for</strong> early detection of<br />
nerve damage.<br />
Predisposing factors :<br />
1. Vaccination<br />
2. Infections like viral fever, malaria etc<br />
3. Anaemia<br />
4. Mental and / or physical stress<br />
5. Puberty<br />
6. Pregnancy<br />
7. Delivery<br />
8. Surgical Intervention<br />
These factors do not precipitate reaction in all patients.<br />
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