Leprosy Mailing List – March 4, 2021
Ref.: (LML) Infolep monthly overview of new publications on leprosy - Mar '21
From: Annemiek Akerboom, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Dear colleagues,
Breaking news - A new modeling study, published in PLoS NTDs, predicts that 40 million people require post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to reduce global leprosy new case detection by 90% in 22 years. The model estimates can be used by policymakers and program manager to develop long-term strategies to end leprosy. Get access to the full paper here.
Save the date - The sixth annual Spring Meeting organised by the Leprosy Research Initiative (LRI) will be held on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 April 2021 from 13:30 – 17:00 (CET). This year the event will take place online and is open to external participants. During this meeting, the progress and results of currently ongoing LRI funded research projects will be presented. Also, the meeting offers opportunities to virtually network with and learn from fellow researchers. More information will be provided on the LRI website in the coming weeks.
Call for action - The Leprosy Mission and effect:hope have co-organised a petition calling for the repeal of 130 discriminatory leprosy laws in 29 countries. The petition will be presented to the Human Rights Council in September, coinciding with Special Rapporteur Alice Cruz's presentation to the UN General Assembly. The petition calls on the UN to ensure that all Member States live up to the commitments they have made to international human rights conventions. Go here to make your voice heard and help eliminate the discrimination invoked by these laws.
GPZL Secretariat Director, Bill Gallo, spoke with Linord Moudou about leprosy and how transmission can be prevented. Watch the segment here and hear from persons affected by leprosy in Ethiopia about their experiences with the disease and the associated stigma.
Below you will find the list with new publications on leprosy and interesting events. Feel free to contact me to receive full-text versions if these cannot be found through the Infolep portal. Also, I would be happy to assist you with literature searches.
Warm regards,
Anniek Akerboom
Infolep Coordinator
www.leprosy-information.org
a.akerboom@infolep.org
Highlighted
Number of people requiring post-exposure prophylaxis to end leprosy: A modeling study.
Taal A, Blok D, van Brakel W, et al. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2021; 15 (2) : e0009146.
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Epidemiological review of leprosy in the Western Pacific Region: 1983-2018
World Health Organization, Regional Office for the Western Pacific. 2021;
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Leprosy & COVID-19
Hansen's disease in the era of COVID-19: An observation on a series of six patients with co-infection.
Arora S, Bhatnagar A, Singh G, et al. Dermatologic therapy. 2021;
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Atenção às pessoas com hanseníase frente a pandemia da covid-19: uma revisão narrativa
Silva JMDS, Do Nascimento DC, Moura JCV, et al. Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde. Revista Eletronica Acervo Saude. 2021; 13 (2) : e6124.
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New publications
A family-based intervention for prevention and self-management of disabilities due to leprosy, podoconiosis and lymphatic filariasis in Ethiopia: A proof of concept study.
van 't Noordende A, Aycheh M, Tadesse T, et al. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2021; 15 (2) : e0009167.
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Key sources of strength and resilience for persons receiving services for Hansen's disease (leprosy) in Porto Velho, Brazil: What can we learn for service development?
Van 't Noordende A, Pereira Z, Kuipers P. International health. 2021;
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People Affected by Leprosy Needs During Rehabilitation in Community: Study of Health Care Provider Perceptions
Bahtiar S, Susanto T, Rokhmah D. NurseLine Journal. UPT Penerbitan Universitas Jember. 2021; 5 (2) : 254.
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Brain emotional reactivity with anxiety symptoms in treated leprosy patients: An evaluation of a stigmatized condition.
Sanchez TA, Rizzo Duarte de Carvalho J, Ramos LR, et al. Stigma and Health. American Psychological Association (APA). 2021;
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on the diagnostic accuracy and screening of tests to detect antimicrobial resistance in leprosy.
Andrade E, Brandão J, da Silva J, et al. Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease. 2021; 100 (1) : 115325.
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Sensitivity and specificity of multibacillary and paucibacillary leprosy laboratory tests: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Torres RT, Fachi MM, Böger B, et al. Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease. Elsevier BV. 2021;
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Insights into Mycobacterium leprae Proteomics and Biomarkers-An Overview.
Gautam S, Sharma D, Goel A, et al. Proteomes. 2021;
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Optimizing Investigations for Evaluation of Enlargements of the Roots, Plexuses and Nerves: A Study of 133 Patients.
Khadilkar S, Deshmukh N, Shah N, et al. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology. 2020; 23 (5) : 666-673.
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Sonographic evaluation of leprosy of ulnar nerve
Zhao H, Nepal P, Alam SI. Radiology Case Reports. Elsevier BV. 2021; 16 (5) : 1057-1060.
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Adverse effects of polychemotherapy for leprosy in 13 years of follow-up at a university hospital
Tortelly VD, Daxbacher EL, Brotas AM, et al. Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Elsevier BV. 2021;
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Cyclooxygenase 2 and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor - potential targets to manage lepra reactions: A case-control study.
Malhotra K, Suvirya S, Malhotra H, et al. Dermatologic therapy. 2021;
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Recurrent Erythema Nodosum Leprosum Associated With Mycobacterium Indicus Pranii Vaccine In A Case Of Leprosy: A Rare paradox.
Kothari R, Vashisht D, Pudasaini N, et al. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV. 2021;
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Understanding leprosy in a nonendemic area: a pilot study on knowledge, attitudes, beliefs of medical professionals from North-Western Italy.
Riccò M, Vezzosi L, Ranzieri S, et al. Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis. 2020; 91 (4) : e2020187.
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Targeting Autophagy as a Strategy for Developing New Vaccines and Host-Directed Therapeutics Against Mycobacteria.
Strong E, Lee S. Frontiers in microbiology. 2020;
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Mycobacterium leprae-Helminth Co-Infections and Vitamin D Deficiency as Potential Risk Factors for Leprosy: A Case-Control Study in Southeastern Brazil.
Dennison C, de Oliveira L, Fraga L, et al. International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases. 2021;
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Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Leprosy Patients: A Case for Polymorphisms Compromising Activation of the Lectin Pathway and Complement Receptors
Boldt ABW, Oliveira-Toré CDF, Kretzschmar GC, et al. Frontiers in Immunology. Frontiers Media SA. 2021;
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Comparison of IL-17 and FOXP3+ Levels in Maternal and Children Leprosy Patients in Endemic and Nonendemic Areas
Prakoeswa FRS, Maharani F, Fitriah M, et al. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases. Hindawi Limited. 2021;
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Structural aspects of lesional and non-lesional skin microbiota reveal key community changes in leprosy patients from India.
Bayal N, Nagpal S, Haque M, et al. Scientific reports. 2021; 11 (1) : 3294.
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Palmoplantar Involvement in Leprosy: A Clinicopathological Study.
Dabas G, Narang T, Dogra S, et al. The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene. 2021;
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Human major infections: Tuberculosis, treponematoses, leprosy-A paleopathological perspective of their evolution.
Henneberg M, Holloway-Kew K, Lucas T. PloS one. 2021; 16 (2) : e0243687.
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Interesting events
Sasakawa Health Foundation's Webinar Series 'Issues in Leprosy amid the Coronavirus Pandemic'
Mar 2021 | Virtual
The details on the next webinar will be provided in due course
ISTNTD Webinar: #ChooseToChallenge inequity in NTD research: why we need more African women in NTD research and what we can do about it
8 Mar | Virtual
Register here
CUGH 2021 Conference: Addressing Critical Gaps in Global Health & Development
12 - 14 Mar | Virtual
Register here
ISNTD Festival 2021
The ISNTD Festival brings together communication, arts, entertainment and science to help complex public health messages reach patients, the public and global health professionals worldwide.
24 - 25 Mar 2021
Register here
LRI Spring Meeting
8 - 9 Apr 2021 | Virtual
Information about the programme and registration will be provided soon
RSTMH: Small Grants Programme 2021
Deadline: 15 Apr 2021
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Health's small grants programme are open to early career researchers and global health professionals based anywhere in the world. Go here to learn more and apply.
Websites & Services
Info Hansen - A innovative hub for knowledge sharing about Hansen's Disease
https://www.infohansen.org/
ALLF - Official website of the Association des Léprologues de Langue Française
https://allf.medicalistes.fr/
LML - Leprosy Mailing List - a free moderated email list that allows all persons interested in this theme to share ideas, information, experiences, and questions.
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/leprosymailinglist
InfoNTD - Information on cross-cutting issues in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
https://www.infontd.org/
Newsletters & Journals
ILEP newsletter archive: ilepfederation.org/news-events/#archive
GPZL newsletter archive: zeroleprosy.org/newsletter-archive
Hansenologia Internationalis: www.ilsl.br/revista/atual.php
Indian Journal of Leprosy: www.ijl.org.in/index.html
Leprosy Review: leprosyreview.org
Leprosy Review Repository (1928-2001): leprev.ilsl.br/arquivo.php
Fontilles Revista de Leprología: www.leprosy-information.org/resource/revista-de-leprologia
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