Leprosy Mailing List – August 10, 2024
Ref.: (LML) Infolep monthly overview of new publications on leprosy. August, 2024.
From: Roos Geutjes & Sophie Vissers, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Dear colleagues,
We are happy to be sharing this months newsletter as it contains many interesting resources like:
- Webinar recording of the Leprosy Research Initiative Spring Meeting
- Reflection of Y. Sasakawa on what's needed to achieve zero leprosy publishied in the Bulletin of the WHO
- Multiple literature reviews grasping evidence and research gaps
- Publications in English, Portuguese and Spanish
- Case reports on atypical presentations of leprosy
- Funding calls and new events
Additionally, we have some thrilling news about our website! You might have already noticed it, but a couple of days ago we went live with our new website! We are very happy with the improvements in navigation functionality and search speed. We have also added "Online Courses" to the menu, and a new section on "News and Events", and a link to our new eLearning platform which will be launched in October.
To help you make the most of these updates, here's a quick guide on using the new search menu: Via the button "Search Resources," you are now able to search for scientific publications, practical resources, online courses, information, and organizations in one menu. You can narrow your search by using the filter options. Moreover, we are interested in hearing about your experiences with the new website, especially any feedback you may have.
Warm regards,
Roos Geutjes & Sophie Vissers
www.infolep.org
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Practical Materials
PAHO's initiative for the elimination of communicable diseases [PAHO webinar recording]
Highlights of LRI Spring Meeting 2024 [Leprosy Research Initiative webinar recording]
An Introduction and Practical Guide to Community Engagement and Involvement in Global Health Research [The Global Health Network online course]
Highlighted Publications
What's needed to achieve zero leprosy
Sasakawa Y. Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 2024.
Heuristic Segmentation Assisted Deep-Spatial Feature Learning Model for Leprosy Detection
Jitendra R, Simha JB, Abhi S, et al. SN Computer Science. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024.
Role of multisegmental nerve ultrasound in the diagnosis of leprosy neuropathy
De Martino Luppi A, Ferreira GE, Borges IS, et al. PLOS ONE. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 19 (7) : 1-15.
Lessons learned from chemoprophylaxis programmes for neglected diseases and diseases of poverty in Latin America: a systematic review
Cordeiro WDM, Rocha AMD, Silva TL, et al. Caderno Pedagógico. South Florida Publishing LLC. 2024; 21 (7) : 1-28.
Validation of an instrument for assessing leprosy care in children and adolescents.
de Sousa G, Mendonça I, Morita L, et al. Revista brasileira de enfermagem. 2024; 77 (2) : 1-9.
Current Therapeutic Strategies for the Management of Leprosy
Verma I, Singh D, Dhanawat M, et al. Emerging Approaches to Tackle Neglected Diseases: From Molecule to End Product. BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS. 2024.
New publications
Feel free to contact us to receive full-text versions if these cannot be found through the Infolep portal.
Socio-cultural and Environmental Risk Factors for Leprosy in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka
Sivaganesh S, Pathmeswaran A. Jaffna Medical Journal. Sri Lanka Journals Online. 2024; 36 (1) : 16-23.
Immunohistochemical and histopathological analyses of cutaneous innervation to improve the diagnostic efficacy in hansen disease skin lesion
Costa EAFD, Amadeu TP, Illarramendi X, et al. Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria. Georg Thieme Verlag KG. 2024; 82 (05) : 1-10.
Deep Semantic Segmentation Assisted Region-of-Interest Sensitive Deep Spatio-Textural Feature Learning Framework for Leprosy Detection and Classification
Jitendra R, Simha JB, Abhi S, et al. SN Computer Science. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024.
Long-term storage stability of PGL-I coated ELISA plates for anti-Mycobacterium leprae IgM detection.
Fogaça M, Saavedra D, Sousa M, et al. Journal of microbiological methods. 2024.
Leprosy in the Heartland.
Keegan A, Gubbrud J, Hockhausen K, et al. South Dakota medicine : the journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association. 2023; 76 (11) : 486-493.
Leprosy Health Promotion during COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
Rahayu T, Wicitra A, Lestari YD, et al. Journal of Community Empowerment for Health. Universitas Gadjah Mada. 2024; 7 (1) : 1-5.
Neutrophilic leukocytosis and erythema nodosum leprosum in leprosy: insights from a retrospective observational study
Feitosa da Silva Barboza M, de Andrea Hacker M, Maria Sales A, et al. Frontiers in Immunology. Frontiers Media SA. 2024.
Vitiligo after borderline lepromatous leprosy: common immunological implications
Sequeira CM, Cupertino F, Cunha JM, et al. Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology. Publicidad Permanyer, SLU. 2024.
Exploring Active Case Detection Approaches for Leprosy Diagnosis in Varied Endemic Settings: A Comprehensive Scoping Review.
Brown H, Fastenau A, Penna S, et al. Life. MDPI AG. 2024; 14 (8) : 1-15.
Is there a lack of a glucose monitoring and management protocol for preventing hyperglycemia and glucocorticoid-induced diabetes mellitus in leprosy reactions?
Antunes DE, Santos DFD, Thomazelli JA, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (7) : 1-6.
Hidden leprosy in a low-endemic area in southern Brazil: changes in endemicity following an active search
Vitiritti B, Lima FR, de Castilho NT, et al. The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Elsevier BV. 2024; 28 (4) : 1-6.
Diagnostic Utility of Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction in Patients of Clinically Suspected Pure Neuritic Leprosy by Identifying Mycobacterium leprae in Skin Biopsy Samples and Nasal Swabs.
Pathak V, Sharma A, Sharma A, et al. The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene. 2024.
Subconjuntos de linfócitos B nas lesões cutâneas da hanseníase tuberculoide, indeterminada, virchowiana e estados reacionais
Froes Junior LAR. Universidade de São Paulo. Agência de Bibliotecas e Coleções Digitais. 2024.
Hanseníase na atenção básica: saberes e práticas dos profissionais da Estratégia Saúde da Família
Gomes de Oliveira Grangeiro S, Wanderley Lopes Gomes K, de Amorim Duarte V, et al. Revista de APS. 2024.
Perfil Epidemiológico da Hanseníase no Território de Identidade Sertão Produtivo - Bahia no Período de 2018 a 2023,
Costa RADS, Magalhães ACR, Silva YN, et al. Revista Contemporânea. South Florida Publishing LLC. 2024; 4 (7) : 1-21.
A retrospective analysis thyroid function and ultrasonography in a group of subjects with lepramatous leprosy in Turkey
Ozkan Z, Kanat Z, Alatas O, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (7) : 1-9.
Leprosy knowledge among primary care physicians in Southern Brazil: are we underdiagnosing?
de Cássia Francisco P, Kliemann BS, Tarlé RG. International Journal of Dermatology. Wiley. 2024.
Feasibility and accuracy of mobile QT interval monitoring strategies in bedaquiline-enhanced prophylactic leprosy treatment.
Bergeman A, Nourdine S, Piubello A, et al. Clinical and translational science. 2024; 17 (8) : 1-7.
Molecular and Serological Surveillance for Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis in Wild Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) from Scotland and Northern England.
Zhou Z, van Hooij A, Wassenaar G, et al. Animals : an open access journal from MDPI. 2024; 14 (13) : 1-15.
The Ocular Findings among Patients with Leprosy in South-Eastern Region, Tanzania
Nyamsaya DS, Makunja C, Mhina C, et al. East African Scholars Journal of Medical Sciences. SASPR Edu International Pvt. Ltd. 2024; 7 (07) : 303-307.
An inventory of potential medicinal plants common in Purba and Paschim Medinipur districts of West Bengal, India to Treat leprosy
Kumar Samanta A, Kumar Maity S. Flora and Fauna. 2024.
Leprosy Presenting With Scleroderma and Cataract: A Clinical Conundrum
Ahmed S, Patel M, Chakole S, et al. Cureus. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024.
Leprosy and its impact on the quality of life of people with physical disabilities: a scoping review
Araujo DMD, Silva ECDSE, Gomes HVDS, et al. Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. FapUNIFESP (SciELO). 2024; 77 (suppl 3) : 1-10.
Letter to the editor regarding Association between asthma, rhinitis and atopic dermatitis with leprosy: A case-control study
Shah S, Mahajan R, Ajithkumar K, et al. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. Scientific Scholar. 2024.
The role of economic factors in shaping and constituting the household burden of neglected tropical diseases of the skin: Qualitative findings from Ghana and Ethiopia
Hailemichael Y, Novignon J, Owusu L, et al. Social Science & Medicine. Elsevier BV. 2024.
The effect of antireaction medications on the association between periodontitis and leprosy reactions: An important methodological issue in periodontal medicine.
Sacramento I, Gomes-Filho I, da Cruz S, et al. Journal of periodontology. 2024.
Impact of COVID-19 on the neglected tropical diseases: a scoping review
Butala CB, Cave RNR, Fyfe J, et al. Infectious Diseases of Poverty. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024; 13 (1) : 1-16.
Análise Epidemiológica da Hanseníase em Goiânia de 2016 a 2020: Estratégia de Intervenção Através de Revisão Sistemática
Facure CG, Alencar PESD, Carneiro TB, et al. Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação. Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciencias e Educacao. 2024; 10 (7) : 2902-2916.
Desenvolvimento de dispositivo eletroquímico e sua aplicação na detecção de anticorpos voltados para o diagnóstico de hanseníase
de Oliveira IKP. Centro de Ciências Exatas e de Tecnologia. Universidade Federal de São Carlos. 2024.
Incidencia de la lepra en Cuba en el decenio del 2012 al 2022
Flores CR. Columna Médica. 2024.
Case Reports
Ulnar nerve abscess in lepromatous leprosy: Insights from three cases confirmed via ultrasound imaging
Krishnan L, Vendhan S, Vasudevan B, et al. Leprosy Review. Lepra. 2024; 95 (2) : 1-6.
Hansen Disease.
McHugh J, Vaillant J, Pritt B. Mayo Clinic proceedings. 2024.
Unveiling the clinical and epidemiological significance of Mycobacterium lepromatosis detection in a patient with severe lepra reaction from India.
ingh S, Singh I, Herlekar R, et al. The Australasian journal of dermatology. 2024.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Complicated with Mycobacterium Leprae Infection: a Rare Case Report.
Fernando N, Welhenge C, Premaratna R, et al. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. Medknow. 2024; 17 (7) : 329-332.
A case report and literature review: Mycobacterium leprae infection diagnosed by metagenomic next-generation sequencing of cerebrospinal fluid.
Zhao C, Liu Z. BMC infectious diseases. 2024; 24 (1) : 1-7.
Lepromatous Leprosy and Charcot Neuroarthropathy of Insensate Feet: A Case Report.
Kress G, Swerdlow M, Shin L. Cureus. 2024; 16 (5) : 1-5.
Case Report: Nonalcoholic Hepatic Steatosis Associated with Type-2 Leprosy Reaction.
Orozco K, Cubillos J, Genes M, et al. The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene. 2024.
Análise Epidemiológica de Mortalidade e Classe Operacional dos Casos Notificados de Hanseníase entre 2014 e 2023 no Estado de Goiás
Santos CKM, Miranda MCR, Júnior IFS, et al. The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases. Elsevier BV. 2024.
Avaliação da qualidade de vida de pacientes com hanseníase atendidos em hospitais de referência no Estado do Maranhão
de Area Leão Pereira da Silva J. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde do Adulto. Universidade Federal do Maranhão. 2024.
Changing Scenario of Hansen's Disease
Jagirdar P. Dr. Pankaj Jagirdar. 2024.
De novo histoid leprosy
Malik N, Chaurasia P, Reddy A, et al. BMJ Case Reports. BMJ. 2024.
Serum lipocalin-2 levels in leprosy
Kaushal I, Kumar B, Dogra S. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. Scientific Scholar. 2024.
Uncustomary and rare presentation of Hansen's disease 'a mimicker' - A narrative review
Yadav V, Verma D, Mendiratta V, et al. Leprosy Review. Lepra. 2024; 95 (2) : 1-11.
Leprosy mimicking sinonasal tumor : A case report
Nefyanti AA, Amin S, Djawad K. Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists. 2024.
Childhood leprosy in Buenos Aires: four cases report
Merenzon S, L. Costa A, Frare C, et al. Archivos Argentinos de Pediatria. Sociedad Argentina de Pediatria. 2024; 122 (6) : 1-6.
Case Report: Recurrent Type 2 Leprosy Reaction Associated with Multiple Nerve Function Impairments Refractory to Steroids: A Therapeutic Challenge.
Khurana A, Sharath S, Panchal A, et al. The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene. 2024.
Fenômeno de Lúcio: relato de caso
Almeida Pastana R, Bezerra JV, Zimermano Coimbra B, et al. Brazilian Journal of Health Review. 2024.
Desafíos en el Cuidado de la Lepra Lepromatosa: Un Estudio de Caso en un Hombre de 78 años
Falconí-Pelaéz S, Reyes-Galarza JA. Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar. Asociacion Latinoamericana para el Avance de la Ciencia. 2024; 8 (4) : 409-422.
A case report of de novo histoid leprosy in a Nigerian male: A diagnostic dilemma
Anaje CC, Okpala CI, Enechukwu NA, et al. Tropical Doctor. SAGE Publications. 2024.
A case report on imaging findings of rare segmental necrotizing granulomatous neuritis of leprosy involving ulnar nerve.
Netam S, Gupta N, Chandrakar N. Qatar medical journal. 2024; 2024 (3) : 1-7.
Borderline lepromatous leprosy: A case report
Fernando N, Welhenge C, Premaratna R, et al. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. Medknow. 2024; 17 (7) : 329-332.
News & Events
The entry into force of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights relating to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa (African Commission on Human and Peoples Right press release)
Landmark disability rights treaty comes into force across Africa (Sightsavers news article)
Leprosy Pension: UP Government Provides Leprosy Pension to 12,000 Disabled Individuals (The Times of India news article)
African Disability Conference 2024
September 2-4, 2024; Nairobi, Kenya.
The theme of the conference is: "Persons with Disabilities in a Post-Pandemic World: Redefining the Inclusive Development & Humanitarian Agenda in Africa". To receive your registration link, email the events team.
COR-NTD Meeting for the Pacific Islands
September 25-26, 2024; Brisbane, Australia.
The goal of the 2nd annual Regional COR-NTD Meeting for the Pacific Islands is to bring together key stakeholders to address how to eliminate lymphatic filariasis, scabies, trachoma, leprosy and other NTDs from the region.
NNN Conference 2024
October 1-3, 2024; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The NNN Annual Conference 2024 will take place from 1st of October - 3rd of October, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. The theme for the conference is: "Collaboration for Change: Fostering Global Equity and Strengthening Community Engagement in NTDs." Registration is open.
Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases 2024
May 2025; Nairobi, Kenya.
The 1st edition of the Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases, organized by AME is tentatively scheduled in May 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, as a hybrid meeting. The abstract-driven conference proposes a platform to disseminate new advancements, real-world data, implementation challenges, and novel governing models to discuss and generate solutions for cross-cutting topics and ultimately reduce the disease burden and societal impact of NTDs. This proposal supports the progress in foundational pillars of the WHO Roadmap by facilitating evidence-based program implementation, leveraging the cross-cutting approach, and providing a forum to discuss a paradigm shift toward country ownership of elimination programs.
Consultancy Anesvad
Evaluation of the contribution of Fundación Anesvad to the World Health Organization "road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030". Check the link for the Terms of Reference. Deadline for application is Augst 16, 2024.
Dr. Ritu Ghosh appointed Executive Director (Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy news article)
Online RSTMH Research in Progress meeting
August 29, 2024; 9am - 4.30pm BST; online.
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene event specifically hosted for early career researchers. This event focusses on funding, publishing, dissemination of scientific results. You have to register in advance and costs for non-members £5 per person.
Change of dates! 7th Conference – 7th Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) /Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID)
September 9-12, 2024; Entebbe, Uganda.
The 7th Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) /Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Africa Conference is organized by CBR Africa Network (CAN) and hosted by the Government of Uganda spearheaded by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD). The three-day CBR/CBID Africa conference will provide a platform for various stakeholders to come together, exchange ideas on the role of CBR/CBID in promoting disability inclusive development. Early bird registation deadline is August 15th.
World Health Summit 2024
October 13-15, 2024; Berlin, Germany; hybrid event.
The theme of the conference is: "Building Trust for a Healthier World". You can join the event online live from all around the world for free and without any registration required. Simply click on the session of your interest in the program and get the broadcasting link. Registration is open for on-site participation.
NHIR Global Health Research -- Researcher-led funding call bands 1 to 3
GHR – Researcher-led funds research that aims to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable people in low and middle income countries (LMICs). Research must address evidence needs that are locally identified and prioritised, and must promote health equity, aligning with the aims of Sustainable Development Goal 3. Funding ranges from £250,000 to 7 million over a period up to 5 years depending on the band of application.
Please check out the website for all eligibility criteria. Deadline for applications is 6th of November, 2024.
Links
Info Hansen - A innovative hub for knowledge sharing about Hansen's Disease
ALLF - Official website of the Association des Léprologues de Langue Française
LML - Leprosy Mailing List - a free moderated email list that allows all persons interested in leprosy to share ideas, information, experiences and questions
InfoNTD - Information on cross-cutting issues in Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)
WHO Goodwill Ambassador's Leprosy Bulletin
Leprosy Review Repository (1928-2001)
Fontilles Revista de Leprología
HARP - database of Hansen's Disease Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles
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