World Leprosy Day丨Preventable, curable and not scary!

World Leprosy Day丨Preventable, curable and not scary!

January 29, 2023

The 70th World Leprosy Day

The 36th "China Leprosy Festival"

The theme of this year's event is

"Carry forward the spirit of the times and eliminate the harm of leprosy"

Image source: National Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease, mainly transmitted through respiratory inhalation of droplets and long-term close skin contact. Most people are immune to leprosy and the incidence rate is low. However, if it is not discovered and treated early, the disease may gradually develop into deformities such as lagophthalmos, crooked mouth, claw-shaped hands, drop feet, and plantar ulcers, which seriously affect the quality of life.

Comprehensive sources: National Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Xinhuanet, etc.

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