- Hermina OPI Jakabaring<\/a><\/li>
- 31 January 2024<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Let There Be No Leprosy Among Us<\/a><\/h3>
Leprosy, also known as leprosy, is disease infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. Although has long been a disease that is feared and considered taboo, understanding about leprosy has develop fast , and effective treatment has available . This article will discuss in a way deep about leprosy , incl causes , symptoms , diagnosis and treatment . \n\n What is Leprosy? \n\n Leprosy is disease infectious that affects skin , nerves edges , and mucosa channel Respiratory on . Disease This generally spread through splash droplets from nose and mouth sufferers who do not treated . \n\n Symptoms of Leprosy \n\n Symptom leprosy varies depending on the level severity diseases and systems immunity body individual . Symptom general includes : \n\n \n Spotting or nodule Skin : Normally without pain at first , you can become reddish or brownish . \n Disappearance sensation : Sufferer Possible experience disappearance sensation in the skin area certain . \n Damage nerve : This can be cause weakness muscles and discomfort in the parts body certain . \n Deformity : Leprosy that is not treated can cause deformity in the face , hands , or feet. \n \n\n Diagnosis \n\n Leprosy diagnosis often based on symptoms clinical and examination skin by a doctor . However , the diagnosis is more accurate can enforced through test laboratory and biopsy skin . \n\n Treatment \n\n Treatment leprosy consists from therapy effective multidrug . _ Treatment regimen standard usually involve combination a number of antibiotics , such as dapsone, rifampicin , and clofazimine . Important For treated with correct and correct regular For prevent resistance drug . \n\n \n\n \n\n Prevention and Control \n\n Prevention spread leprosy involve identification and treatment early case new , as well monitoring contact tightly sufferer . BCG vaccination has also been done proven reduce risk leprosy in children . \n\n Difference Between Leprosy & Eczema ( Atopic Dermatitis ) \n\n Reason : \n\n Leprosy: Caused by infection Mycobacterium leprae bacteria . \nAtopic Dermatitis : Related with reaction allergies and inflammation of the skin . \n\n Symptom : \n\n Leprosy: Symptoms beginning covers spotting lost skin _ sensation , nodules or bumps , damage nerves , and deformity . \nAtopic Dermatitis : Usually be marked with skin dry , itchy , red , and sometimes scuffed or skin cracked . \n\n Diagnosis: \n\n Leprosy: Diagnosis based on symptoms clinical , examination physical , and tests laboratory like biopsy skin . \nAtopic Dermatitis : Diagnosis based on symptoms clinical and history medical patient , without need test special . \n\n Treatment : \n\n Leprosy: Treatment involve multi- drug therapy with antibiotics Specific such as dapsone, rifampicin , and clofazimine . \nAtopic Dermatitis : Treatment involve maintenance regular skin , use _ cream or ointment corticosteroids , and avoid trigger potential . \n\n The Role of Community and Recovery \n\n Recovery sufferer leprosy No only involve treatment medical , but also support social and rehabilitation . Eliminating stigma and giving education to public about leprosy can help increase quality life sufferer . \n\n Elimination of social and educational stigma public about leprosy is step important in effort prevention and control disease This . Support Social care and rehabilitation are also important for recovery sufferer . \n \nLeprosy, though has become material stigmatization in society , now can treated with effective . With more understanding _ Good about disease This is expected to be stigmatized sufferer can reduced , and effort prevention as well as treatment can done in a way more effective . \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina OPI Jakabaring<\/a><\/li>
- 18 March 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
INDONESIA RANKS 3RD IN LEPROSY CASES, LET'S RECOGNIZE THE SYMPTOMS AND PREVENT LEPROSY!<\/a><\/h3>
Leprosy \n\n We may often hear the word leprosy but still don't know what this disease is? Most people only know that this disease can cause disability. So there are still many people who stigmatize and discriminate against leprosy patients. \n\n Leprosy is a chronic infection of the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae that affects the nervous system, skin, other organ systems such as the oral mucosa, upper respiratory (nose), eyes and genitals. The disease is contagious but requires prolonged exposure to leprosy germs. The disease will cause symptoms 2-5 years after infection. \n\n Indonesia is still the third country with the highest leprosy cases, so it is very important for us to know the right information and eliminate the wrong stigma of leprosy. A report from the Ministry of Health in January 2022 found 7,146 new leprosy patients, 14% of children. \nLeprosy can be cured with a combination of 2-3 antibiotics, given daily for 1-2 years. The symptoms of leprosy can resemble other skin disorders (often called great imitators) so it is often not detected at first. \nThe disease can lead to disabilities in appearance and physique which in turn leads to impaired socialization and discrimination. So it is very important to do early detection to prevent permanent disability. \n\n What are the symptoms of leprosy: \n\n \n White or reddish, flat or raised patches that do not itch \n Skin does not sweat \n Numbness or numbness (touch, temperature and pain stimulation) \n Dry and thick skin \n Eyebrow or eyelash loss \n Nerve symptoms: \n Hand and leg muscle weakness \n Visual impairment \n \n\n Mode of transmission: close and prolonged contact with leprosy patients through the respiratory tract (droplets) or skin-to-skin contact. \n\n To confirm a patient has leprosy, the doctor will perform laboratory tests such as: \n\n \n skin tissue scrapings with Ziehl Nielsen staining \n histopathologic biopsy examination as well as serologic examination (PGL-1) or PCR \n \n\n Leprosy treatment lasts for 6 months to 2 years depending on the type of leprosy. In Indonesia, the Multiple Drug Therapy (MDT) method consists of rifampicin 300mg, dapsone 100mg and clofazimine 100mg. Currently, WHO and the government have provided leprosy treatment regimens for free. The drugs can be found at health centers or leprosy hospitals. \n\n Things that can be done to prevent leprosy transmission are: \n\n \n keep your immune system in tip-top shape \n maintain a clean and healthy environment \n recognize the symptoms of leprosy early \n advises leprosy patients to seek treatment regularly until they recover. \n avoid contact with someone infected with leprosy remains untreated \n \n\n Cooperation between patients-doctors and health workers-patients' families-government-community is essential for the elimination and eradication of leprosy in Indonesia. \nSo that there is no longer a bad stigma against leprosy that can cause patients to be ostracized and afraid to seek treatment. \nWith proper treatment, leprosy can be cured. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Mekarsari<\/a><\/li>
- 28 February 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Recognize Leprosy<\/a><\/h3>
When you hear the word LEPROSY, what kind of image comes to the mind of Hermina's best friend? An incurable curse disease with deformed face and limbs? or a disease that is so contagious that sufferers and their families must be shunned and even ostracized?\n\nLeprosy is one of the oldest infectious diseases in the history of human civilization. Leprosy has been proven to be curable, and the establishment of MDT (multi drug treatment) by WHO in the treatment of leprosy in 1982 proved successful in reducing the spread of infection and transmission. Nevertheless, the discovery of new cases is still high in some regions in Indonesia and Indonesia is still the third largest contributor of leprosy cases in the world after India and Brazil, with the discovery of 7,146 new cases in 2021. Efforts to eliminate leprosy face many obstacles in the field, including myths and stigma in society and discrimination against sufferers and their families. Coinciding with the commemoration of world leprosy day on January 29, it is time for us to avoid the stigmatization and discrimination of leprosy with a better understanding of leprosy, early detection, prevention and treatment so that the leprosy elimination program in Indonesia can be achieved immediately.\n\nLeprosy is caused by infection with the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae which attacks the skin and peripheral nerves with long-term consequences without treatment in the form of disability and deformity. The process of division of the M. leprae bacteria occurs very slowly compared to other germs, so the transmission process requires prolonged and continuous contact, and tends not to be easily transmitted through brief contact such as shaking hands. The process of transmission of leprosy is believed to occur through inhalation of droplets contaminated with germs. However, the infection process is strongly influenced by the individual's immune response based on findings that more than 95% of individuals exposed to M.leprae do not develop leprosy. Leprosy patients who are not treated will become a source of infection for close contacts and family. So that diagnosis and treatment at an early stage is an important key in the leprosy eradication program. \n\n Early infection of leprosy is characterized by reddish or white patches with thick or numb feeling to numbness, without complaints of itching or pain. And can be accompanied by additional symptoms that are typical for leprosy, such as eyebrows and protrusions on the skin, especially the ears. In advanced leprosy infection, the initial symptoms may be accompanied by disorders of the peripheral nerves in the form of weakness to paralysis of the peripheral nerves in the form of complaints on the eyelids such as the inability to close the eyelids tightly, weakness of the muscles of the hands and feet, to disability in the hands and feet. Treatment of patients in the early phase of leprosy plays a very important role in suppressing the risk of transmission of leprosy to family or other close contacts and in preventing the risk of disability due to delayed treatment.\n\nExamination by a doctor is needed to confirm the diagnosis of leprosy. Diagnosis can be made on the basis of history and physical examination. However, in patients with atypical symptoms the doctor will examine smears from skin scrapings to examine tissue biopsies to make a diagnosis.\n\nThe standard treatment for leprosy from Who is using Multi Drug Treatment ( MDT). MDT can be obtained free of charge and distributed by the health office through the PUSKESMAS Health service. The duration of leprosy treatment depends on the type of leprosy, varies from 6 months to 12 to 18 months. During treatment the patient must be controlled regularly to monitor effectiveness and possible side effects and possible reactions, and ensure complete recovery when treatment is finished. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Manado<\/a><\/li>
- 29 January 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
LEPROSY AND STIGMA<\/a><\/h3>
Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the leprosy bacterium (Mycobacterium leprae) which is a neglected disease and is still a global concern.\n\nUntil now, Indonesia has not been declared free from leprosy and it's 3rd ranked of the country with the most cases of leprosy in the world after India and Brazil. Leprosy is also known with Morbus Hansen's disease or leprosy. Transmission of leprosy bacteria includes tightligy skin contact and through the respiratory tract such as splashes of saliva or sputum that are continuously exposed and for a long time, this case showing if that bacteria cannot excrete to others easily. The other supporting factors are depending on virulence adn number of leprosy bacteria, body resistance, age, sex, race, social awareness and environment.\n \n\n \n\n Leprosy bacteria can cause damage to nerves, skin, eyes and other organs. frequently complained symptoms is neurological disorders such as weakness or numbness, skin disorders in the form of reddish, black or white spot which can be accompanied by dry or scaly skin. Patient sometimes not recognized these symptoms and they will be realized as a injury or when the symptoms get worse such as swelling of the face, arms and legs until paralysis occurs. Leprosy that is recognized and treated early can be cured. Compliance with treatment such as taking medication regularly every day according to the dose and duration of therapy, paying attention to nutritional intake can speed up the healing process. In addition, 3M's behavior is checking the eyes, hands and feet; protect eyes, hands and feet; and self-care can prevent further disability. \n\n \n\n One of the problems in leprosy management is the stigma attached to society so that it has an impact on people with leprosy and their families. Stigma interferes with the quality of life of people affected by leprosy in daily life such as dressing, walking and others. As for the impact on social life such as being isolated in society, difficulties in finding jobs, worshiping, using public transportation, finding a spouse and others. Because of this, people who have leprosy are afraid of their condition will be known by others and are reluctant to have themselves checked, seek treatment and take care of themselves. Negative treatment can also make leprosy sufferers experience psychological disorders such as feeling sad, hopeless, anxious, depressed and lack of confidence so that the stigma is heavier than leprosy itself. Based on this it is necessary for us to increase awareness of leprosy, detect and treat leprosy earlier. The most important principle in eliminating leprosy is ending the stigma and discrimination against people with leprosy.\n \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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