Prevention Prevention

Leprosy can be prevented by awareness about early detection and about the early signs and symptoms of infection. The risk of contracting the disease is often very low, but it is recommended to avoid contact with infected patients.

Some studies have demonstrated that immunoprophylaxis and chemoprophylaxis such as with a single-dose rifampicin are effective preventive measures.

There is still no vaccine to prevent Leprosy, but the Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine which is effective against the spread of Tuberculosis could be effective as well against the spread of Leprosy. Truly, introducing a mycobacterium vaccine can help with effective prevention of infection and ensure excellent results when it comes to MDT while significantly reducing the risk of relapse.