PREVENTIVE MEASURES DIRECTED BY MODERN MEDICINE TO FIGHT LEPROA

Abstract

In this article, the author reveals the nature of an ancient infectious disease - leprosy. Various aspects of the disease are also considered: the characteristics of the pathogen, mechanisms and routes of transmission. The article reflects the current epidemiological situation of leprosy in the world and in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. Basically, special attention is paid to preventive measures to combat this disease, and some methods of its treatment are also described.