Leprosy is frequently misinterpreted and delayed in diagnosis, resulting in unnecessary suffering. If neurological signs are ...

Once diagnosed early, it can prevent ... Conclusion: Leprosy is not a curse; it's a bacterial infection that is curable and easily treatable. Knowing its signs, symptoms, how it spreads, and ...

DAVAO CITY (PIA) — Dermatologists from the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) raised the importance of early detection and sustained treatment of leprosy to prevent severe complications and ...

Also, the SPMC dermatologist said that 95 percent of the population is immune to leprosy. “Our immune system is capable of fighting it before we get sick,” Sarenas said. Among the early signs of ...