The 20 Year Disease - Hansen's Disease (Leprosy)

There's a disease that has existed in the times of Alexander the Great, even recorded in the literature of ancient times. The allure of this disease has transcended the times, once known as leprosy, but now commonly referred to as Hansen's Disease. Currently, Hansen's Disease still has a large impact on the life of many around the world. In 2019, it was reported that 40 Children a day get diagnosed with the disease, and 2 to 3 million people are living with Hansen’s disease-related disabilities globally.
Throughout this video, you will learn about Hansen's Disease, symptoms to identify infection, the transmission process, and modern treatments.
This video was made by McMaster students Haniyyah Mahmood, Arjun Nair, Liberty Liu, and Ramsha Mansoor in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program.
Copyright McMaster University 2021
References:
Center For Disease Control and Prevention. (2017, February 10). What is Hansen’s Disease?. www.cdc.gov/leprosy/about/abo...
Center For Disease Control and Prevention. (2017, February 10). Transmission. www.cdc.gov/leprosy/transmiss...
Center For Disease Control and Prevention. (2017, January 6). Signs and Symptoms. www.cdc.gov/leprosy/symptoms/...
Center For Disease Control and Prevention. (2017, January 30). Diagnosis and Treatment. www.cdc.gov/leprosy/treatment...
Center For Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, January 29). World Leprosy Day: Bust the Myths, Learn the Facts. www.cdc.gov/leprosy/world-lep...
Health Resources and Services Administration. (2017, April). Hansen’s Disease Cardinal Signs and Symptoms. www.hrsa.gov/hansens-disease/...
National Organization for Rare Disorders. (n.d.). Rare Disease Database (Leprosy). rarediseases.org/rare-disease...
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