Leprosy: Between biblical descriptions to advances in immunology and diagnostic techniques

The drastic reduction of prevalence of leprosy after the introduction of the World Health Organization’s recommended regimes of multidrug therapy was not followed by a marked decrease in the incidence rate; this disease is still of concern in many countries in the developing world. Efforts to improve knowledge to reduce the burden of leprosy are still needed. Dermatologists are key partners to improve the quality of care of leprosy-affected persons, and Clinics in Dermatology (CID) brings its contribution in this connection, issuing two special issues dedicated to exploring a variety of aspects related to the disease.
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research