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Leprosy - Rehabilitation

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Ramya Ananthakrishnan, MD on Aug 07, 2020


Leprosy - Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation is part and parcel of effective leprosy control. Preventing deformities by early detection and prompt treatment is one of the essential steps in Rehabilitation Secondly for those patients who are having deformities either special accessories or corrective surgical procedures have to be undertaken.


Social and vocational Rehabilitation are integral components for the leprosy patients to lead a life of dignity.

Leprosy - References

  1. Leprosy elimination - (http://www.who.int/lep/)
  2. Leprosy - (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001347.htm)

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