is there a cure for Leprosy?

Question

if there isn't a cure, what are some treatments for the disease?

Answer 1

Yes, there is a cure. Leprosy is caused by the Mycoplasma bacteria, and since it is a bacterial infection it can be treated, quite easily actually.

A multi-drug approach is used, with Rifampin and Dapsone used to block enzymes that the bacteria uses to make folic acid. Thalidomide (a drug that used to be used to prevent morning sickness until it caused birth defects) is also used.

Leprosy isn't extremely contagious, however. Most people acquire it by repeated contact with affected respiratory droplets. It occurs mainly in third world countries.

It affects the outside of nerve cells, and white blood cells rush to help fight the infection making granulomas - the bumps on the skin associated with leprosy.

Answer 2

The WHO recommends multidrug regimens for all forms of leprosy. Treatment for lepromatous leprosy requires more intensive regimens and a greater duration than that for tuberculoid leprosy. For affected adults, the WHO advocates dapsone 100 mg once a day, clofazimine 50 mg once a day plus 300 mg once a month, and Rifampin 600 mg once a month for at least 2 years or until results of skin biopsies are negative (usually in about 5 years). For tuberculoid leprosy patients the WHO recommends dapsone 100 mg once a day and Rifampin 600 mg once a month for 6 months. Many authorities in India recommend that the duration be extended to 1 year.

In the US, lepromatous leprosy is usually treated with Rifampin 600 mg once a day for 2 to 3 years, plus dapsone 100 mg once a day for life. Tuberculoid leprosy is treated with dapsone 100 mg once a day for 5 years.

Answer 3

yes, but it can take up to 2 years of taking medicine

Answer 4

ask a doctor..and I aint one