Hansens Disease Q&A

The impact of early treatment? I'm sorry, but I still feel a bit anxious and worried, and I would like to ask a few more questions. 1. Since I have periodontal disease, if I were to ingest saliva from a leprosy patient in a cafeteria, would the risk of infection be greater...

What is the likelihood of infection? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.

Help Dear Dr. Lee, I have been undergoing treatment for leprosy (LL type) for 21 months. During the sixth month, I experienced a leprosy reaction. Currently, on March 14, I noticed red spots and swelling on the front of both calves, along with nerve pain behind the knees that ra...

Increase in average bacterial count? Hello Dr. Lee: Regarding leprosy, after taking medication for a year and a half, the average bacterial count has surprisingly increased, from 0.6 six months ago to 1.5 now. I have been consistently taking my medication every day after lunch, a...

Cod liver oil Hello Dr. Lee: Regarding the two-year treatment for leprosy, will a blood test report determine whether to stop the medication after two years? Additionally, there are claims among patients that taking cod liver oil can prevent skin darkening; is this correct? Are t...

New Information on Leprosy Hello: Your hospital is the only leprosy treatment center in Taiwan. Many years ago, due to underdeveloped medical care, leprosy was considered a disgraceful disease. Today, with advancements in medicine, there are standardized treatments available. Pat...

How to DIY Rehabilitation Hello Dr. Lee, regarding leprosy, in addition to taking the preventive medication sent by Ms. Corinne, I have been experiencing weakness in my wrist joints and nerve pain in my palms four months later. Is this a sign of bacterial spread? How can I perfor...

No more injuries? Hello Doctor, I have been diagnosed with leprosy, and it has been quite perplexing. No one seems to know the cause, and the general perception makes it difficult to speak up. During my hospitalization, aside from medication, the only support I received was fro...

How to seek medical care? Thank you, Dr. Lee, for your response. How should the inflammatory response of leprosy be actively treated? If not at your hospital, which department should one visit at a general hospital? Is it possible to not disclose that one is a leprosy patient? Wh...

I need help? Patients with leprosy undergoing treatment may experience pain on the skin surface after medication, and even slight contact with the elbow can cause discomfort. Are there any methods to alleviate this? Additionally, the left foot, which was originally swollen and pa...

Leprosy Hello Dr. Li: My father has recently shown some symptoms of leprosy (muscle atrophy in the hands, erythema on the body, swelling of the soles, and numbness in the hands and feet). We live in Kinmen. Where can he receive treatment, how should he be treated, and is it conta...

Several questions? Recently, in history class, I heard the teacher mention that An Lushan had rotten hands and feet in his later years, his nose decayed, and he lost his eyesight. The teacher suggested that An Lushan's issues might have been caused by diabetes, so I would li...

Leprosy wound care Doctor: I am a nurse looking for information about leprosy hospitals, specifically images related to the wound care of leprosy patients, in order to compare wound healing and improve nursing care. Thank you!

Some questions? Can Mycobacterium leprae survive outside of a host for an extended period (more than 24 hours) and cause infection? For example, similar to anthrax spores that can remain viable for a long time in powder or food, or does it need to exist within a host?

Regarding the management of leprosy combined with diabetes and chronic osteomyelitis? My father is sixty-two years old and has suffered from leprosy since he was around twenty. He has a wound on the sole of his foot, which has led to progressive atrophy of the foot. He has underg...

excuse me? Doctor Li, I heard that Hantavirus has spread to central Taiwan... How can we prevent it? What symptoms should prompt immediate medical attention? Is there a vaccine available now?

Rabies If you are bitten by a dog on the street, should you go to the hospital for a vaccination? If rabies is indeed present, how long does it typically take for symptoms to appear? Thank you.

Leprosy Hello. I would like to inquire about the causes, symptoms, and modes of transmission of leprosy. I would appreciate your prompt response. Thank you very much. :) Sincerely, a student from Fu Jen Catholic University.