WHO世界卫生组织：2025年使用辅助技术设备的残疾护理，用于因麻风病/汉森病影响的人技术指导报告（英文版）

Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae in a majority of the cases. Leprosy affects the nerves, skin, and mucous membranes. It can lead to nerve damage, potentially causing primary or secondary impairments, such as loss of sensation and deformities of the eyes, hands, and feet, further leading to contractures, ulcers or loss of limbs. Leprosy is curable with multidrug therapy, with early diagnosis and timely treatment being crucial to prevent disabilities and deformities (WHO, 2023a). It ha