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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Roxburyroy" data-source="post: 29141863" data-attributes="member: 584434">Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucous membranes. The disease is curable with multi-drug therapy (MDT), which is available free of charge at government clinics in Sri Lanka¹.The Anti-Leprosy Campaign (ALC) has been responsible for all leprosy-related activities in Sri Lanka since 1954, including policy-making, program planning, implementation, and research¹. The ALC offers various programs to prevent the spread of leprosy, including leprosy awareness programs for health staff and the general public, contact tracing, a leprosy helpline service, special surveys, and capacity-building programs¹.To protect yourself from leprosy in Sri Lanka, you can take the following steps:- Practice good personal hygiene.- Avoid close and prolonged contact with untreated leprosy patients.- Be aware of the early signs and symptoms of leprosy (such as skin lesions that do not heal or loss of sensation in the affected area) and seek medical attention promptly if you notice any of these symptoms.- If you have been in close contact with a person who has been diagnosed with leprosy, you should inform your doctor and get tested for the disease.If you have any questions or concerns about leprosy, you can contact the ALC for more information and support¹. They offer a range of services to help prevent the spread of leprosy and support those affected by the disease.Source:(1) Anti Leprosy Campaign | Home. <a href="https://leprosycampaign.health.gov.lk/" target="_blank">https://leprosycampaign.health.gov.lk/</a>.(2) Anti Leprosy Campaign | About Us - Health. <a href="https://leprosycampaign.health.gov.lk/about-us/" target="_blank">https://leprosycampaign.health.gov.lk/about-us/</a>.(3) REPORT ON LEPROSY ELIMINATION MONITORING IN SRI LANKA. <a href="https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/206316/B0291.pdf;sequence=1" target="_blank">https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/206316/B0291.pdf;sequence=1</a>.(4) Sri Lanka - The Leprosy Mission. <a href="https://www.leprosymission.org.uk/about/where-we-work/sri-lanka/" target="_blank">https://www.leprosymission.org.uk/about/where-we-work/sri-lanka/</a>.(5) undefined. <a href="https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/206316/B0291.pdf" target="_blank">https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/206316/B0291.pdf</a>.</blockquote>

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