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Leprosy in the Philippines: a review
Author(s) -
Handog Evangeline B.,
Gabriel Ma. Teresita G.,
Co Cheryl C.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2011.05044.x
Subject(s) - leprosy , medicine , psychosocial , battle , multidisciplinary approach , disease , multidisciplinary team , family medicine , dermatology , psychiatry , pathology , nursing , social science , archaeology , sociology , history
Leprosy is a skin disease that accounts for serious deformities and disabilities, leading to stigmatization and psychosocial suffering. It is included in “The Neglected Tropical Diseases”. Not surprisingly, its management is increasingly reported as a function of Dermatology Departments, with a strong community‐orientated bias. Prompt and accurate diagnosis of leprosy is crucial in the control of leprosy. Its management requires a multidisciplinary team of skilled physicians, laboratory staff, and nurses. All members of the health sectors should remain vigilant to combat this battle against leprosy.