61. BBC NEWS | Health | Medical Notes | Leprosy leprosy is a painful condition which, although curable, can leave sufferersdeformed and crippled if left untreated. What is leprosy? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/166163.stm

CATEGORIES TV RADIO COMMUNICATE ... INDEX SEARCH You are in: Health: Medical notes News Front Page World ... Programmes SERVICES Daily E-mail News Ticker Mobile/PDAs Text Only ... Help EDITIONS Change to World Monday, 7 September, 1998, 12:58 GMT 13:58 UK Leprosy If the condition is left untreated, leprosy can lead to amputations Leprosy is one of the oldest recorded diseases. It is a chronic infectious disease that attacks the nervous system, particularly the nerves of the hands, feet and face. Sufferers feel no pain in these areas and are thus likely to injure themselves without realising it. What is Leprosy? Leprosy is a painful condition which, although curable, can leave sufferers deformed and crippled if left untreated. It is caused by a bacteria similar to that which causes tuberculosis. There are three types of the disease. The generalised form - the lepromatous form - attacks peripheral nerves, the skin, the hands and feet, the mucous membranes (such as the lining of the nose), and the eyes. In contrast, the tuberculoid form is localised, so its affects are less widespread across the body. The third type is known as borderline or dimorphous leprosy, and is has characteristics of both other forms.

62. CNN.com - Koizumi Faces Test Over Leprosy Verdict - May 23, 2001 CNN http://cnn.com/2001/WORLD/asiapcf/east/05/23/leprosy.japan/index.html

MAIN PAGE WORLD U.S. WEATHER ... ABOUT US CNN TV what's on show transcripts CNN Headline News CNN International ... askCNN EDITIONS CNN.com Asia CNN.com Europe set your edition Languages Time, Inc. Time.com People Fortune EW Koizumi faces test over leprosy verdict Some 1000 former leprosy patients have joined a class action against the Japanese government By staff and wire reports TOKYO, Japan A key minister in Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's fledgling government is threatening to quit over a controversial court ruling in favor of former leprosy patients. The issue represents Koizumi's first real internal political battle since he took office last month, replacing the deeply unpopular Yoshiro Mori. Health Minister Chikara Sakaguchi said on Wednesday he might resign if the government appeals a landmark ruling ordering the payment of compensation to former leprosy patients isolated for decades because of their illness. According to the national Mainichi newspaper, the health minister, a member of the Komei Party, has told fellow lawmakers in the party that he wants to resign if the government appeals. Sakaguchi later told reporters he had informed his colleagues that he is "personally" opposed to appealing the court decision.

63. BBC NEWS | Health | Gene Fault Increases Leprosy Risk Scientists have discovered a gene which makes people more likely to developleprosy. Gene fault increases leprosy risk. leprosy patients http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3430231.stm

News Sport Weather World Service ... Programmes Last Updated: Sunday, 8 February, 2004, 00:55 GMT E-mail this to a friend Printable version Gene fault increases leprosy risk Leprosy patients in East Delhi, India, waiting for treatment Scientists have discovered a gene fault which makes people more likely to develop leprosy. Although many perceive it as a "biblical disease", leprosy still affects up to a million people a year. Experts from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, found the genetic variation means a person has five times the normal risk of developing leprosy. Writing in the journal Nature, they say the finding will help develop ways to prevent and treat the disease. These studies lead the way to developing better treatment and a possible vaccine Dr Marcel Behr, McGill University Leprosy is a chronic disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae , which is passed on through direct personal contact or contaminated respiratory droplets. Symptoms include pigmented skin lesions, permanent nerve damage leading to numbness of the feet and hands. If it is left untreated, people can lose fingers, toes, feet or hands to the disease.

64. NEW HOPE India Charity focused on serving children with leprosy in India, but also working with other diseases. Offers maps, activities, background, sponsorship information. http://www.newhopeindia.org/

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the (a small piece of the world) ... and for children with AIDS found on railway station platforms - we can change their lives and the quality of care they need, and give them love in their short time in this world.

65. Danlep Home Information about the organization as well as the disease. Includes publications, feed back and a resource directory. http://www.danlep.org

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66. ILEP - International Federation Of Anti-Leprosy Associations Consists of 17 autonomous nongovernmental organisations, based in 13 countries. The ILEP member organisations carry out field project and research work. Features organisation information, field work, research, publications and documents, FAQ on leprosy, and news. http://www.ilep.org.uk/

67. INDIAN LEPROSY FOUNDATION - INDEX A registered NGO working for the cause of leprosy afflicted patients in India. http://indianleprosy.org/

Festive occasions are here again ...... Donations exempted u/s 80-G of IT Act While you celebrate festivals, do remember the poor leprosy patient.... Act TODAY, don't postpone goodness. Why postpone goodness in life ? Donate your mite today to Indian Leprosy Foundation. For details or information, contact Webmaster Counter

68. Global Leprosy-Leprosy Research Support-Colorado State University Global leprosy In 1978, NIAID awarded two contracts for the purpose of fractionatingMycobacterium lepraeinfected armadillo organs to derive sizable http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/microbiology/leprosy/globalleprosy3.html

Patrick J. Brennan Click for larger view Leprosy As It Was Leprosy Today The Continuing Need for Leprosy Research and Central Resources Global Leprosy In 1978, NIAID awarded two contracts for the purpose of fractionating Mycobacterium leprae -infected armadillo organs to derive sizable quantities of M. leprae for use by the leprosy research community. Dr. Brennan's National Jewish Hospital was awarded one. On Dr. Brennan's transfer to Colorado State University in 1980, the work moved there. Thus, we have had this contract since 1979 through four subsequent recompetitions. Since the closedown of the WHO/IMMLEP M. leprae Bank in 1990, this Contract is now the sole source of appreciable quantities of M. leprae and its various products. Prior to 1995, two contracts existed, "Isolation, Purification and Characterization of Antigens from Purified Mycobacterium leprae Obtained from Armadillo Tissue" at CSU and "Establishment and Maintenance of an Armadillo Colony Infected with M. leprae

69. Kalaupapa National Historical Park (National Park Service) Official National Park Service web site of park commemorating two tragedies the forced removal of indigenous people from the land, and isolation of people with Hansen's disease (leprosy). Brief history, contact information. Admission is free, but visitors must obtain a permit from the state Department of Health. http://www.nps.gov/kala/

Fee Information Two tragedies occurred on the Kalaupapa Peninsula on the north shore of the island of Moloka`i; the first was the removal of indigenous people in 1865 and 1895, the second was the forced isolation of sick people to this remote place from 1866 until 1969. The removal of Hawaiians from where they had lived for 900 years cut the cultural ties and associations of generations of people with the `aina (land). The establishment of an isolation settlement, first at Kalawao and then at Kalaupapa, tore apart Hawaiian society as the kingdom, and subsequently, the territory of Hawai`i tried to control a feared disease. The impact of broken connections with the `aina and of family members "lost" to Kalaupapa are still felt in Hawai`i today. Kalaupapa National Historical Park, established in 1980, contains the physical setting for these stories. Within its boundaries are the historic Hansen's disease settlements of Kalaupapa and Kalawao. The community of Kalaupapa, on the leeward side of Kalaupapa Peninsula, is still home for many surviving Hansen's disease patients, whose memories and experiences are cherished values. In Kalawao on the windward side of the peninsula are the churches of Siloama, established in 1866, and Saint Philomena, associated with the work of Father Damien (Joseph De Veuster). Home Activities Contact Us Facts ... Plan Your Visit Contact Information Write to Kalaupapa National Historical Park PO Box 2222 Kalaupapa, HI 96742

70. Leprosy Research Support-NIH, NIAD Contract NO1 AI-55262 - Colorado State Univer Home Global leprosy Available Materials Request Research Materials SkinTesting Basic Research Contacts and Personnel References and Links. \. http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/mip/leprosy/

71. Global Alliance For The Elimination Of Leprosy Resources and information on this disease. http://www.who.ch/programmes/lep/lep_home.htm

72. Dermatlas: Online Dermatology Image Library Dermatology Image,leprosy,Mycobacter Dermatlas Dermatology Images ulcer,scar,mycobacterium infection,leprosy,leprosy,dermatologyimage,Mycobacterium leprae infection, lepromatous images. http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=865860921

73. Blessed Peter Donders Biography of Petrus Donders and his leprosy work in nineteenth century Suriname. http://www.redemptorists.net/biodon.htm

Blessed Peter Donders B orn in Tilburg, Holland, on 27th October 1809 of Arnold Denis Donders and Petronella van den Brekel. Because the family was poor, the two sons could be given little schooling but had to work for the support of the home. From an early age, however, Peter had formed the desire of becoming a priest. Eventually, with the assistance of the clergy of his parish he was able at the age of twenty two to commence study at the Minor Seminary. In due time he was ordained priest on 5th June 1841. While still engaged in his theological studies he had been guided by his superiors in the seminary towards the missions of the Dutch colony of Surinam. He arrived in Paramaribo, the principal city of the colony, on 16th September 1842 and applied himself at once to the pastoral works that were to occupy him until his death. His first duties included regular visits to the plantations along the rivers of the colony, where he preached and ministered the Sacraments mainly to slaves. His letters express his indignation at the harsh treatment of the African peoples forced to work on the plantations. In 1856 he was sent to the leper station of Batavia; and this was to be, with very few interruptions, the scene of his labors for the rest of his life. In his charity he not only provided the benefits of religion to the patients, but even tended them personally until he was able to persuade the authorities to provide adequate nursing services. In many ways he was able to improve the conditions of the lepers through his energy in bringing their needs to the attention of the colonial authorities.

74. Leprosy -- ECureMe.com leprosy, more about leprosy, Abnormal, leprosy is an infection caused by theacidfast (ie, retains stains by dyes) bacterium, Mycobacterium leprae. http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Leprosy.asp

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75. Welcome To Our Foundation - Novartis Foundation For Sustainable Development A fund of the Novartis Foundation (NFSD) for the detection, treatment, and prevention of leprosy. http://www.foundation.novartis.com/leprosy/

German News Contact Sitemap ... About us Redesign of the Website 25 April: Africa Malaria Day Read about Our Malaria Project in Tanzania. Latest International Symposium Human Rights and the Private Sector Read Contributions ... Welcome to our Foundation We aim to improve the quality of life for poor people in developing countries by improving access to healthcare through development projects, think tank efforts and dialogue facilitation Did you know that Novartis and the Novartis Foundation provide free treatment for all leprosy patients in the world? Learn More About the Donation What We Want To Achieve Who We Are Why We Exist , and Where We Are Coming From We contribute to the definition and discussion of key issues about sustainable development through our Publications, Presentations and Symposia We promote grassroots development initiatives in the areas of Right to Health and Health Access to Basic Health Care Access to Malaria Treatment and Leprosy Elimination document.write('<'); document.write('! ');

76. Leprosy - Facts leprosy Facts. Introduction leprosy, a disease as old as mankind, has beena public health problem to many developing countries, including India. http://www.lepraindia.org/facts.htm

Leprosy - Facts Introduction Leprosy, a disease as old as mankind, has been a public health problem to many developing countries, including India. It is one of the common most disabling diseases with many wrong notions attached. In the past, people related leprosy to a curse of God, past Sins, Hereditary factor etc. A few patients develop deformities in the course of the disease due to structural damage. Because of these deformities, patients are socially isolated. This affects the person's social and economic well being. It is estimated that there are 12 million leprosy affected people world wide. The Cause Leprosy is caused by a Bacterium called Mycobacterium leprae, a microscopic germ. It principally affects nerves, skin and later other organs of the body. The germs mostly spread through coughing and sneezing. More about the Disease Leprosy usually starts as a slightly light coloured patch without any feeling for pain, touch or temperature. The patch can be found anywhere in the body. Nerves near to these patches and at the joints are swollen when affected. In majority of patients, the disease progresses without any deformity. In a few patients the involved nerve becomes damaged. When improperly treated, the nerve damage is severe and may lead to deformities of hands, feet and eyes. These deformities occur due to loss of sensation and a break in the communication between nerves and muscles. As the muscles lose control and nutrition from the nerves, they become smaller in size and paralyzed.

77. St. Francis Leprosy Guild - Welcome St. Francis leprosy Guild Helping sufferers throughout the world. St.Francis leprosy Guild Welcome to our web site - Please come in .. http://www.stfrancisleprosy.org/

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78. HHMI's BioInteractive - Featured Infectious Disease: Leprosy Featured Infectious Disease leprosy. And the World Health Organizationtargeted the year 2000 for eliminating leprosy on a global basis. http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/disease/leprosy/

Related Stories: Still a mystery: Why do some people get leprosy? What do human beings and armadillos have in common? Leprosy References Malaria ... B. Brett Finlay, Ph.D. Featured Infectious Disease: Leprosy In the United States, a federal hospital for leprosy sufferers is being phased out and its last 69 residents are being encouraged to leave the facility. And the World Health Organization targeted the year 2000 for eliminating leprosy on a global basis. Leprosy, that age-old scourge of humankind, finally may be on the run. Here are facts about this infectious disease. What is leprosy? Leprosy, also called Hansen's disease, is a mildly infectious disease that attacks peripheral nerves. It is caused by a bacillus, Mycobacterium leprae . In very serious cases, the bacilli may be found in the lymph nodes, male testes, spleen, liver, and bone marrow. The infection can damage nerves in the face and body, leading to a loss of sensation and paralysis. Because sensation is lost, everyday activities are fraught with danger as wounds go unnoticed. Even stones in shoes and grit in the eyes may lead to serious harm when left unattended. Patients may lose fingers, feet, and eyesight. When did it start?

79. Hardin MD : Leprosy leprosy. We list the best sites that list the sites . Kingdom; healthfinder® Hansen s disease US Government. leprosy Pictures. leprosy http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/leprosy.html

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80. Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) leprosy (Hansen s Disease). However, leprosy is not very contagious;approximately 95% of people have natural immunity to the disease. http://rarediseases.about.com/cs/infectiousdisease/a/071203.htm

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