Leprosy on Reunion Island, 2005-2013: Situation and Perspectives Leprosy Situation and Perspectives on Reunion Island
Guillaume Camuset, Sophie Lafarge, Gianandrea Borgherini, Anne Gerber, Nicolas Pouderoux, Aurélie Foucher, Patrice Poubeau, Rodolphe Manaquin, Sophie Larrieu, Pascal Vilain, Laetitita Huiart, Carlos Franco-Paredes
Abstract
Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Its most likely route of transmission is the upper respiratory tract, and it has a long incubation period . The disease primarily affects the skin and peripheral nerves, causing sensory loss . If not treated, it can cause progressive and permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs or eyes, and may lead to amputations and disabilities. Because of these visible symptoms, leprosy has always been strongly stigmatized, preventing patients to seek treatment. Leprosy can be cured using multidrug t
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