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Leprosy (Social Stigma (Discrimination (Children (Bullying, Lack of…
Leprosy
Social Stigma
Discrimination
Adults
Social barriers
Children
Bullying
Lack of education
Deters people from coming forward for treatment and diagnostics
increases transmission to Vulnerable Communities
Combating
early diagnostic
less active cases
Affects
Affects nerve ending
Prevents sensation of pain and injury
Causes
Infection with basillus mycobacterium lleprae
Multiplies slowly
Long incubational Period
Cures
Curable in early stages
prevents disability
removed as a public health threat 18 years ago
9% children who are diagnosed (some showing signs of deformity)