In the second article in this continuing medical education series, we review the treatment of leprosy, its immunologic reactions, and important concepts, including disease relapse and drug resistance. A fundamental understanding of the treatment options and management of neuropathic sequelae are essential to reduce disease burden and improve patients' quality of life.
Keywords: Hansen's disease; Lucio phenomenon; National Hansen's Disease Program; chemoprophylaxis; disease burden; disease relapse; drug resistance; immunoprophylaxis; leprosy; leprosy treatment; prevention; type 1 leprosy reaction; type 2 leprosy reaction.
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