IAL Textbook of Leprosy (Hardcover)

Table of Contents
* Historical Background
* Epidemiology
* Global Scenario
* National Scenario, National Leprosy Eradication Program (NLEP) and New Paradigms
* Genetic Susceptibility and Immunogenetics
* Immunological Aspects
* Bacteriological Aspects
* Biochemical Aspects
* Pathological Aspects
* History Taking and Clinical Examination
* Classification
* Case Definition and Clinical Types
* Histoid Leprosy
* Laboratory Diagnosis
* Serological and Molecular Diagnosis
* Differential Diagnosis of Dermatological Conditions
* Differential Diagnosis of Neurological and Other Conditions
* Structure and Electrophysiological Studies of Peripheral Nerve
* Pathomechanisms of Nerve Damage
* Methods of Nerve Examination
* Neuritis: Definition, Clinical Manifestations and Proforma to Record Nerve Impairment
* Leprosy Reactions
* Systemic Manifestations
* Leprosy and HIV Infection
* Leprosy and Pregnancy
* Leprosy in Children
* Chemotherapy: Drugs Used in Leprosy Including Newer Drugs
* Development and Evolution of WHO MDT and Newer Treatment Regimens
* Recording, Reporting and Monitoring of MDT and Post-treatment Follow-up
* Management of Leprosy Reactions
* Management of Neuritis and Neuropathic Pain
* Leprosy Vaccines and Immunotherapy
* Chemoprophylaxis
* Deformities of Face, Hands and Feet, and Their Management
* Deformity/Disability Prevention
* Nursing Care for Leprosy Patients
* Relapse in Leprosy
* Drug Resistance Studies, Viability and Bacterial Persisters and Animal Models in Leprosy
* Ocular Leprosy
* Rehabilitation
* Community-based Comprehensive Leprosy Work
* Health Education, Promotion and Counseling
* Psychosocial Aspects
* Human Rights and Leprosy
* Role of NGOs in National Leprosy Eradication Program
* Case Studies
* Leprosy Scenario Beyond 2010
* Index