This document provides a brief history and overview of leprosy. It discusses the origins and early descriptions of leprosy in literature from India, Egypt, China, the Bible and Greece. It outlines the spread and management of leprosy in the medieval period and its decline in Europe. It also summarizes the development of classifications, chemotherapy, vaccine research and important anti-leprosy organizations over time.
Cutaneous tuberculosis can present in various forms as a result of hematogenous spread or direct extension from a latent tuberculosis infection. Common types include lupus vulgaris, verrucosa cutis, and scrofuloderma. Diagnosis involves skin biopsy demonstrating tuberculoid granulomas with occasional acid-fast bacilli. Treatment consists of long-term multidrug antitubercular therapy following standard protocols for systemic tuberculosis.
Viral infections of the skin
DIRECT INFECTIONS ON THE SKIN
→Molluscum Contagiosum
→Wart
SKIN MANIFESTATIONS OF SYSTEMIC DISEASES
Vesicular:Hand foot mouth disease,chicken pox,HSV 1,2
Non vesicular:Measles,Rubella and other exanthematous
rashes.
Skin warts are benign tumours caused by infection of keratinocytes with HPV, visible as well‐defined hyperkeratotic protrusions. We will explore the detailed types, presentation, and treatment modalities of most common warts.
This document provides information about leprosy (Hansen's disease), including:
1. It is caused by Mycobacterium leprae bacteria and primarily affects nerves and skin.
2. It is classified based on clinical features into paucibacillary (tuberculoid) and multibacillary (lepromatous) types.
3. Symptoms vary but commonly include skin lesions and loss of sensation. Diagnosis involves skin smears, biopsy and lepromin testing.
Viral skin diseases are common and include infections caused by herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus, and human papillomavirus. Herpes simplex virus causes lesions such as cold sores, genital herpes, and eczema herpeticum. Varicella zoster virus causes chickenpox and shingles. Human papillomavirus causes warts, including common warts, flat warts, plantar warts, and genital warts. These viral infections are generally self-limiting but can be treated with antivirals to reduce symptoms and duration of infection.
1) Donovanosis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Klebsiella granulomatis that affects the genital and anal skin and mucous membranes.
2) It is diagnosed by identifying intracellular Donovan bodies in phagocytes from lesions stained with Wright's or Giemsa stain.
3) The infection typically presents initially as a painless papule or pustule in the genital region that progresses through ulcerative and scar tissue stages if left untreated.
This document discusses cutaneous tuberculosis, which occurs when Mycobacterium tuberculosis infects the skin. Cutaneous TB can develop from either external or internal sources and presents with various clinical features. The most common forms are lupus vulgaris, scrofuloderma, and lichen scrofulosorum. Diagnosis involves skin biopsies and tests to identify acid-fast bacilli. Treatment consists of long-term multidrug therapy following standard protocols for tuberculosis. Proper diagnosis of cutaneous TB is important to prevent missed or delayed treatment.
Cutaneous tuberculosis can present in various forms as a result of hematogenous spread or direct extension from a latent tuberculosis infection. Common types include lupus vulgaris, verrucosa cutis, and scrofuloderma. Diagnosis involves skin biopsy demonstrating tuberculoid granulomas with occasional acid-fast bacilli. Treatment consists of long-term multidrug antitubercular therapy following standard protocols for systemic tuberculosis.
Viral infections of the skin
DIRECT INFECTIONS ON THE SKIN
→Molluscum Contagiosum
→Wart
SKIN MANIFESTATIONS OF SYSTEMIC DISEASES
Vesicular:Hand foot mouth disease,chicken pox,HSV 1,2
Non vesicular:Measles,Rubella and other exanthematous
rashes.
Skin warts are benign tumours caused by infection of keratinocytes with HPV, visible as well‐defined hyperkeratotic protrusions. We will explore the detailed types, presentation, and treatment modalities of most common warts.
This document provides information about leprosy (Hansen's disease), including:
1. It is caused by Mycobacterium leprae bacteria and primarily affects nerves and skin.
2. It is classified based on clinical features into paucibacillary (tuberculoid) and multibacillary (lepromatous) types.
3. Symptoms vary but commonly include skin lesions and loss of sensation. Diagnosis involves skin smears, biopsy and lepromin testing.
Viral skin diseases are common and include infections caused by herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus, and human papillomavirus. Herpes simplex virus causes lesions such as cold sores, genital herpes, and eczema herpeticum. Varicella zoster virus causes chickenpox and shingles. Human papillomavirus causes warts, including common warts, flat warts, plantar warts, and genital warts. These viral infections are generally self-limiting but can be treated with antivirals to reduce symptoms and duration of infection.
1) Donovanosis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Klebsiella granulomatis that affects the genital and anal skin and mucous membranes.
2) It is diagnosed by identifying intracellular Donovan bodies in phagocytes from lesions stained with Wright's or Giemsa stain.
3) The infection typically presents initially as a painless papule or pustule in the genital region that progresses through ulcerative and scar tissue stages if left untreated.
This document discusses cutaneous tuberculosis, which occurs when Mycobacterium tuberculosis infects the skin. Cutaneous TB can develop from either external or internal sources and presents with various clinical features. The most common forms are lupus vulgaris, scrofuloderma, and lichen scrofulosorum. Diagnosis involves skin biopsies and tests to identify acid-fast bacilli. Treatment consists of long-term multidrug therapy following standard protocols for tuberculosis. Proper diagnosis of cutaneous TB is important to prevent missed or delayed treatment.
Cutaneous tuberculosis can present in several forms based on the route of infection and immune status of the host. Lupus vulgaris is the most common form in adults, presenting as slowly expanding reddish plaques on the head and neck. Scrofuloderma results from contiguous spread from underlying bone or lymph node infection, causing ulcerating nodules. Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis, or warty tuberculosis, occurs through inoculation and presents as painless verrucous plaques. Diagnosis involves biopsy showing granulomatous inflammation with caseation necrosis and occasionally visualizing acid-fast bacilli. Treatment involves anti-tubercular therapy targeting Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
This document provides an overview of cutaneous tuberculosis (TB). It begins with objectives of explaining the pathogenesis, classifications, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of cutaneous TB. It then covers the introduction, classification, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, and management approaches. Specific variants of cutaneous TB are described in detail, including primary inoculation TB, tuberculosis verrucosa cutis, scrofuloderma, tuberculosis cutis orificialis, lupus vulgaris, metastatic tuberculous abscesses, and acute miliary TB. The tuberculids, which are hypersensitivity reactions, are also discussed, focusing on papulonecrotic tuberculid and lichen scrofulo
Oldest disease known to mankind
First described in ancient Indian
texts as “Kustha roga” attributed ]
to curse from God
Leper : Greek “scaly”
Hansen’s Disease – 1873 Norwegian Armauer Hansen discovered that leprosy is caused by bacterium - Mycobacterium leprae
Albert Neisser (1879) – stained the organism with fuchsin & gentian violet ( AFB )
Pruritus, or itch, is a sensation that provokes the desire to scratch. Chronic pruritus lasts more than 6 weeks and can be caused by skin diseases or systemic diseases. Itch is transmitted through unmyelinated C fibers and is a distinct sensation from pain. Scratching provides temporary relief by stimulating myelinated fibers or damaging sensory nerve endings. Management of pruritus involves general skin care, topical agents like corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, local anesthetics, and antihistamines, as well as treating any underlying cause.
Pruritus, or itching, is a complex symptom that can originate from the skin or central nervous system. Itch transmission involves free nerve endings in the epidermis that transmit signals to the spinal cord and brain. Mediators like histamine, opioids, and cytokines can stimulate itch-sensing neurons. Chronic itch involves emotional and cognitive components in addition to sensory processing. Common dermatologic diseases associated with pruritus include atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, urticaria, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and prurigo nodularis. Treatment involves identifying and treating the underlying cause, as well as medications targeting pruritus like antihistamines, antidepressants,
Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin and nerves. There are approximately 600,000 new cases detected worldwide each year. It is endemic in many developing countries. The disease presentation exists on a spectrum from tuberculoid leprosy to lepromatous leprosy depending on the immune response. Left untreated, leprosy can cause permanent nerve damage and deformities. Standard treatment involves multidrug therapy with dapsone, rifampin, and clofazimine over the course of months or years.
Chronic urticaria lasts longer than 6 weeks and presents as recurrent hives and angioedema occurring more than 3 days a week. It can be classified as inducible or spontaneous. Inducible types are triggered by specific physical stimuli like pressure, cold, heat, or vibration. Chronic urticaria is considered after ruling out look-alike conditions such as urticarial vasculitis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. Its evaluation involves considering potential systemic triggers or underlying causes.
Tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection of the cervical lymph nodes, usually through the tonsils. Clinically, it presents with fever, cough, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Left untreated, the infection can progress from a non-tender cold abscess to a collar stud abscess under the skin that ruptures, forming draining sinus tracts. Diagnosis involves aspiration or biopsy of lesions for staining, culture and cytology. Treatment consists of a 6-9 month course of anti-tuberculosis drugs. Aspiration or incision and drainage may be used for abscesses. Surgery is indicated for drug-resistant cases or persistent sinuses.
Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes itchy, purple-colored papules and plaques. It is thought to be an autoimmune reaction targeting skin cells. The lesions typically appear on the wrists, legs, and oral mucosa. On microscopy, distinctive saw-tooth shaped keratinocytes (Civatte bodies) and band-like inflammatory infiltrate are seen. Treatment involves topical corticosteroids and immunomodulators. While usually self-limiting, lichen planus can lead to scarring and has a small risk of malignant transformation, especially in oral lesions.
Lymphadenopathy is the enlargement of lymph nodes, which can be caused by inflammation (lymphadenitis) or infection. There are different types of lymphadenopathy including localized, generalized, and persistent generalized lymphadenopathy lasting a long time without an apparent cause. Certain diseases are characterized by lymphadenopathy and swelling of lymph nodes, such as bubonic plague, infectious mononucleosis, cutaneous anthrax, and trypanosomiasis. The document lists many potential differential diagnoses that can cause lymphadenopathy, including various infections, leukemias, cystic fibrosis, and autoimmune diseases.
This document provides an overview of various bedside investigations in dermatology including KOH mount, Gram stain, Tzank smear, AFB stain, slit skin smear, dark ground microscopy, diascopy, Wood's lamp examination, patch testing, intradermal testing and more. Procedures, indications, interpretations and clinical significance are described for each test to aid in the diagnosis of various skin conditions.
Lichenoid Dermatoses, Characteristics of Lichenoid Dermatoses, What are the Major Lichenoid Dermatoses, Lichen planus (LP), Introduction of LP, Epidemiology of LP, Etiology of LP, Pathogenesis of LP, Clinical Features & Clinical variants of LP, Histopathology of LP, Immunohistochemistry of LP, Differential Diagnosis of LP, Treatment of LP
Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows under the skin. It presents with itchy papules and burrows, commonly in the finger webs, wrists, axillae, genitals and buttocks. Scabies spreads through close personal contact or contaminated linens. Treatment involves applying topical medications like permethrin or benzyl benzoate to the entire body from the neck down and laundering clothes.
This document provides information on the diagnosis of leprosy. It begins by describing leprosy as a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Key points include that M. leprae was discovered in 1873 and has an affinity for Schwann cells in nerves and macrophages in the skin. Transmission occurs through inhalation of droplets or skin-to-skin contact. Diagnosis involves clinical examination looking for hypo-pigmented skin lesions with sensory deficits or nerve involvement, as well as visualization of acid-fast bacilli in slit skin smears or histopathology. Classification systems include paucibacillary and multibacillary forms based on bacterial load.
This document discusses drug eruptions, including their mechanisms and presentations. It provides details on common drug reactions involving specific medications such as antibiotics, oral contraceptives, steroids, and anticonvulsants. It describes some typical reaction patterns and treatments. Drug eruptions can be allergic or non-allergic, and involve a variety of skin manifestations. Making the correct diagnosis requires considering the patient's full drug history and ruling out other potential causes.
This document discusses psoriasis, including its epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes red, scaly plaques and affects the skin and joints. It occurs equally in both sexes and most commonly appears for the first time between ages 15-25. The pathogenesis involves hyperproliferation of skin cells and an immune response characterized by inflammatory cells in the skin. Diagnosis is usually based on appearance, and biopsy may be used to confirm. Treatment includes topical therapies like steroids, vitamin D analogues, and UVB, as well as systemic therapies like PUVA, methotrexate, ciclosporin,
Superficial fungal infections of the skin are common. The document discusses the classification, presentation, and management of several common fungal infections including tinea infections, pityriasis versicolor, candidiasis, and chronic paronychia. For tinea capitis, oral griseofulvin or other systemic antifungals for 6-8 weeks are recommended. Topical antifungals are used for localized fungal infections while systemic antifungals like itraconazole or fluconazole are used for more extensive or resistant cases.
- A 7 year old female presented with a skin biopsy from her left gluteal region for a clinical diagnosis of granuloma annulare.
- Microscopic examination showed features consistent with granuloma annulare including hyperkeratosis, acanthosis, lymphocytic infiltration, and histiocytes surrounding degenerated collagen extending into the dermis.
- Granuloma annulare is a benign inflammatory dermatosis more common in females that involves skin and subcutaneous tissue, though the etiology is unknown.
La tinción de Ziehl-Neelsen es una técnica de tinción diferencial que utiliza fucsina fenicada como colorante primario y azul de metileno como colorante secundario para identificar microorganismos como M. tuberculosis. La técnica funciona porque las paredes celulares de ciertos patógenos contienen ácidos grasos que les permiten resistir la decoloración con alcohol-ácido después de la tinción con fucsina. El calor ayuda a que la fucsina atraviese la pared celular grasa y luego se solidifica al enfriar
This document provides an overview of viruses, including their general characteristics, morphology, structure, classification criteria, and methods for laboratory diagnosis. Key points include:
- Viruses are small infectious agents that require a host cell to replicate and are made up of nucleic acids surrounded by a protein capsid.
- Morphology varies between spherical, tubular, and complex shapes depending on the virus. Viruses also have either DNA or RNA genomes.
- Laboratory diagnosis methods examine viral particles, detect viral proteins/genetic material, and measure antibody response. Techniques include electron microscopy, cell culture, serology like ELISA, and molecular methods like PCR.
Cutaneous tuberculosis can present in several forms based on the route of infection and immune status of the host. Lupus vulgaris is the most common form in adults, presenting as slowly expanding reddish plaques on the head and neck. Scrofuloderma results from contiguous spread from underlying bone or lymph node infection, causing ulcerating nodules. Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis, or warty tuberculosis, occurs through inoculation and presents as painless verrucous plaques. Diagnosis involves biopsy showing granulomatous inflammation with caseation necrosis and occasionally visualizing acid-fast bacilli. Treatment involves anti-tubercular therapy targeting Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
This document provides an overview of cutaneous tuberculosis (TB). It begins with objectives of explaining the pathogenesis, classifications, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of cutaneous TB. It then covers the introduction, classification, clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis, and management approaches. Specific variants of cutaneous TB are described in detail, including primary inoculation TB, tuberculosis verrucosa cutis, scrofuloderma, tuberculosis cutis orificialis, lupus vulgaris, metastatic tuberculous abscesses, and acute miliary TB. The tuberculids, which are hypersensitivity reactions, are also discussed, focusing on papulonecrotic tuberculid and lichen scrofulo
Oldest disease known to mankind
First described in ancient Indian
texts as “Kustha roga” attributed ]
to curse from God
Leper : Greek “scaly”
Hansen’s Disease – 1873 Norwegian Armauer Hansen discovered that leprosy is caused by bacterium - Mycobacterium leprae
Albert Neisser (1879) – stained the organism with fuchsin & gentian violet ( AFB )
Pruritus, or itch, is a sensation that provokes the desire to scratch. Chronic pruritus lasts more than 6 weeks and can be caused by skin diseases or systemic diseases. Itch is transmitted through unmyelinated C fibers and is a distinct sensation from pain. Scratching provides temporary relief by stimulating myelinated fibers or damaging sensory nerve endings. Management of pruritus involves general skin care, topical agents like corticosteroids, calcineurin inhibitors, local anesthetics, and antihistamines, as well as treating any underlying cause.
Pruritus, or itching, is a complex symptom that can originate from the skin or central nervous system. Itch transmission involves free nerve endings in the epidermis that transmit signals to the spinal cord and brain. Mediators like histamine, opioids, and cytokines can stimulate itch-sensing neurons. Chronic itch involves emotional and cognitive components in addition to sensory processing. Common dermatologic diseases associated with pruritus include atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, urticaria, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and prurigo nodularis. Treatment involves identifying and treating the underlying cause, as well as medications targeting pruritus like antihistamines, antidepressants,
Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin and nerves. There are approximately 600,000 new cases detected worldwide each year. It is endemic in many developing countries. The disease presentation exists on a spectrum from tuberculoid leprosy to lepromatous leprosy depending on the immune response. Left untreated, leprosy can cause permanent nerve damage and deformities. Standard treatment involves multidrug therapy with dapsone, rifampin, and clofazimine over the course of months or years.
Chronic urticaria lasts longer than 6 weeks and presents as recurrent hives and angioedema occurring more than 3 days a week. It can be classified as inducible or spontaneous. Inducible types are triggered by specific physical stimuli like pressure, cold, heat, or vibration. Chronic urticaria is considered after ruling out look-alike conditions such as urticarial vasculitis and other autoinflammatory syndromes. Its evaluation involves considering potential systemic triggers or underlying causes.
Tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection of the cervical lymph nodes, usually through the tonsils. Clinically, it presents with fever, cough, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Left untreated, the infection can progress from a non-tender cold abscess to a collar stud abscess under the skin that ruptures, forming draining sinus tracts. Diagnosis involves aspiration or biopsy of lesions for staining, culture and cytology. Treatment consists of a 6-9 month course of anti-tuberculosis drugs. Aspiration or incision and drainage may be used for abscesses. Surgery is indicated for drug-resistant cases or persistent sinuses.
Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes itchy, purple-colored papules and plaques. It is thought to be an autoimmune reaction targeting skin cells. The lesions typically appear on the wrists, legs, and oral mucosa. On microscopy, distinctive saw-tooth shaped keratinocytes (Civatte bodies) and band-like inflammatory infiltrate are seen. Treatment involves topical corticosteroids and immunomodulators. While usually self-limiting, lichen planus can lead to scarring and has a small risk of malignant transformation, especially in oral lesions.
Lymphadenopathy is the enlargement of lymph nodes, which can be caused by inflammation (lymphadenitis) or infection. There are different types of lymphadenopathy including localized, generalized, and persistent generalized lymphadenopathy lasting a long time without an apparent cause. Certain diseases are characterized by lymphadenopathy and swelling of lymph nodes, such as bubonic plague, infectious mononucleosis, cutaneous anthrax, and trypanosomiasis. The document lists many potential differential diagnoses that can cause lymphadenopathy, including various infections, leukemias, cystic fibrosis, and autoimmune diseases.
This document provides an overview of various bedside investigations in dermatology including KOH mount, Gram stain, Tzank smear, AFB stain, slit skin smear, dark ground microscopy, diascopy, Wood's lamp examination, patch testing, intradermal testing and more. Procedures, indications, interpretations and clinical significance are described for each test to aid in the diagnosis of various skin conditions.
Lichenoid Dermatoses, Characteristics of Lichenoid Dermatoses, What are the Major Lichenoid Dermatoses, Lichen planus (LP), Introduction of LP, Epidemiology of LP, Etiology of LP, Pathogenesis of LP, Clinical Features & Clinical variants of LP, Histopathology of LP, Immunohistochemistry of LP, Differential Diagnosis of LP, Treatment of LP
Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows under the skin. It presents with itchy papules and burrows, commonly in the finger webs, wrists, axillae, genitals and buttocks. Scabies spreads through close personal contact or contaminated linens. Treatment involves applying topical medications like permethrin or benzyl benzoate to the entire body from the neck down and laundering clothes.
This document provides information on the diagnosis of leprosy. It begins by describing leprosy as a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Key points include that M. leprae was discovered in 1873 and has an affinity for Schwann cells in nerves and macrophages in the skin. Transmission occurs through inhalation of droplets or skin-to-skin contact. Diagnosis involves clinical examination looking for hypo-pigmented skin lesions with sensory deficits or nerve involvement, as well as visualization of acid-fast bacilli in slit skin smears or histopathology. Classification systems include paucibacillary and multibacillary forms based on bacterial load.
This document discusses drug eruptions, including their mechanisms and presentations. It provides details on common drug reactions involving specific medications such as antibiotics, oral contraceptives, steroids, and anticonvulsants. It describes some typical reaction patterns and treatments. Drug eruptions can be allergic or non-allergic, and involve a variety of skin manifestations. Making the correct diagnosis requires considering the patient's full drug history and ruling out other potential causes.
This document discusses psoriasis, including its epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes red, scaly plaques and affects the skin and joints. It occurs equally in both sexes and most commonly appears for the first time between ages 15-25. The pathogenesis involves hyperproliferation of skin cells and an immune response characterized by inflammatory cells in the skin. Diagnosis is usually based on appearance, and biopsy may be used to confirm. Treatment includes topical therapies like steroids, vitamin D analogues, and UVB, as well as systemic therapies like PUVA, methotrexate, ciclosporin,
Superficial fungal infections of the skin are common. The document discusses the classification, presentation, and management of several common fungal infections including tinea infections, pityriasis versicolor, candidiasis, and chronic paronychia. For tinea capitis, oral griseofulvin or other systemic antifungals for 6-8 weeks are recommended. Topical antifungals are used for localized fungal infections while systemic antifungals like itraconazole or fluconazole are used for more extensive or resistant cases.
- A 7 year old female presented with a skin biopsy from her left gluteal region for a clinical diagnosis of granuloma annulare.
- Microscopic examination showed features consistent with granuloma annulare including hyperkeratosis, acanthosis, lymphocytic infiltration, and histiocytes surrounding degenerated collagen extending into the dermis.
- Granuloma annulare is a benign inflammatory dermatosis more common in females that involves skin and subcutaneous tissue, though the etiology is unknown.
La tinción de Ziehl-Neelsen es una técnica de tinción diferencial que utiliza fucsina fenicada como colorante primario y azul de metileno como colorante secundario para identificar microorganismos como M. tuberculosis. La técnica funciona porque las paredes celulares de ciertos patógenos contienen ácidos grasos que les permiten resistir la decoloración con alcohol-ácido después de la tinción con fucsina. El calor ayuda a que la fucsina atraviese la pared celular grasa y luego se solidifica al enfriar
This document provides an overview of viruses, including their general characteristics, morphology, structure, classification criteria, and methods for laboratory diagnosis. Key points include:
- Viruses are small infectious agents that require a host cell to replicate and are made up of nucleic acids surrounded by a protein capsid.
- Morphology varies between spherical, tubular, and complex shapes depending on the virus. Viruses also have either DNA or RNA genomes.
- Laboratory diagnosis methods examine viral particles, detect viral proteins/genetic material, and measure antibody response. Techniques include electron microscopy, cell culture, serology like ELISA, and molecular methods like PCR.
This document provides an overview of virological tests for virus detection and diagnosis. There are three main categories of tests: direct examination to detect viral antigens or genomes, indirect examination using cell culture or animals to isolate viruses, and serology to detect antibodies. Direct methods include antigen detection by immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, PCR and hybridization probes. Indirect methods involve culturing viruses in cell lines or eggs and observing cytopathic effects or hemagglutination. Serology detects rising antibody titers between acute and convalescent patient samples or presence of IgM. Newer molecular techniques like PCR have increased sensitivity but require skill and specialized equipment. Proper specimen collection and a combination of direct, culture and serology tests
Este documento describe los pasos para realizar un extendido de esputo y teñirlo para detectar Mycobacterium tuberculosis, la bacteria causante de la tuberculosis. Incluye calentar el extendido cubierto con fuchsina filtrada tres veces durante 5 minutos, lavar con alcohol ácido para decolorar y luego cubrir con azul de metileno durante 1 minuto antes de observarlo microscópicamente.
Vaccines show promise for both preventing and treating leprosy by enhancing host immunity. Several candidate vaccines have been tested including BCG, killed M. leprae with BCG (Convit), and vaccines using other mycobacteria like M. w or ICRC bacilli. While some studies show protective efficacy of 30-65% against leprosy, well-designed randomized controlled trials are still needed. Future vaccines may combine antigens to provide multi-disease protection against tuberculosis and leprosy. Development of vaccines faces challenges due to leprosy's long incubation period and lack of good animal models.
The document provides an overview of leprosy, including its introduction, epidemiology, bacteriology, classification, and clinical features. It is caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which mainly involves the peripheral nerves and skin. Worldwide prevalence has dropped significantly due to multidrug therapy. In India, over 12 million people have been cured of leprosy. Leprosy exists on a spectrum from tuberculoid to lepromatous forms based on immunity and bacterial load. Clinical classification systems help determine treatment and prognosis.
La coloración de Ziehl-Neelsen es un método para teñir micobacterias utilizando fucsina y ácido. Franz Ziehl propuso usar ácido carbólico en lugar de anilina y Friedrich Neelsen cambió la genciana por fucsina. Paul Ehrlich fundamentó el método usando ácido nítrico y coloreando con violeta de genciana o fucsina fortalecidas con anilina disuelta en agua. El mecanismo requiere la interacción de los ácidos micólicos y glicolípidos de
Contribution of various scientist in public health [Autosaved].pptxAbhiChaudhary33
Edward Jenner discovered the smallpox vaccine in 1796, effectively founding modern immunology and vaccination. John Snow traced a 1854 cholera outbreak in London to a contaminated water pump, establishing epidemiology. Louis Pasteur developed the first vaccine for rabies in 1885 through experiments on sheep and a young boy. Robert Koch identified the specific germs that cause tuberculosis in 1882 and cholera in 1883. Ronald Ross discovered that malaria is transmitted via mosquitoes, earning him the 1902 Nobel Prize. Edwin Chadwick's 1842 report linked disease to living conditions and spurred public health reforms. Alexander Langmuir established disease surveillance and advocated for field investigations at the CDC in the mid-20th century.
This document provides an overview of ancient Egyptian medicine between 3000 BC and 500 AD. It discusses prominent figures like Imhotep who was considered the first physician, as well as ancient medical texts like the Kahun Gynecological Papyrus, Ebers Papyrus, and Edwin Smith Papyrus. These papyri contained case studies of wounds and treatments using herbal remedies. The document also describes Egyptian knowledge of anatomy, clinical examination techniques like palpation and percussion, dental practices, surgical instruments, common diseases, and examples of herbal remedies.
Teaching by stories, anecdotes and historical facts sept 25 2018Bhaswat Chakraborty
Many difficult principles in science and humanities can be taught best by a story (of its discovery), by an anecdote or some historical facts about them.
The study of history has sometimes been classified as part of humanities and other time as part of the social sciences. It can also be seen as bridge between these two broad areas, incorporating methodologies from both. Coming back to our world Pharmacology, which has rich history and enduring heritage. It is formed by lot of passionate personalities with grit to serve the mankind.
“It takes an endless amount of history to make even a little tradition”.
-Henry James
There are many stories of both success and failures which shaped our today’s world. Starting from the 18th century Aspirin to the current generation monoclonal antibodies each drug has their own version of stories. In this review I will introduce you to few prominent personalities like the indefatigable Domagk, a person who fought maladies with magic bullets, the Fleming’s story of serendipity, the interesting story of a struggling young orthopaedician’s quest towards invisible treasure and few other stories. we are lucky to have these great discoveries in our past which help the current generation of researchers to make conceptual advances.
Dr. Ranjan, Junior resident, JIPMER
The document provides a history of hygiene practices from ancient times to modern day. It discusses the following key points in 3 sentences:
The earliest hygiene rules date back to around 1500 BC in Hindu texts, with religious rules around hygiene developing in Judaism and Islam. In ancient Greece, people would clean themselves by rubbing oils and sand on their skin before scraping it off, while Romans enjoyed elaborate public baths that became a pastime. Major developments in personal, food, and home hygiene increased in the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution, including advances in food preservation methods like pasteurization and refrigeration as well as the emergence of public baths and private bathrooms.
history of microbiology by Dr dayeetaa mallick.pdfdmdisha23
The history of microbiology is the first seminar I presented and the topic was given to me by my HOD. I referred to The history of Medicine book by Jaypee publishers, Microbe Hunters, Paniker's Microbiology 10th edition, ncbi, britannica, and numerous ppts I found online done by diff ppl. There were minor corrections done after this version with a slide for Hippocrates contribution and the springing of new fields of microbiology after the Golden Era.
BRIEF HISTORY OF SURGERY-S1 LECTURE.pptxFeniksRetails
Surgery has evolved significantly from ancient times to modern times. Early surgery lacked anatomical knowledge and was advanced by individuals during wars. Ancient Egyptians and Greeks contributed to early understanding of anatomy and treatment methods. During the Middle Ages, barber-surgeons performed simple procedures and Vesalius helped disprove some of Galen's theories. Major advances in the 19th century included anesthesia, antisepsis, and sterilization. The 20th century saw developments like organ transplantation, minimally invasive techniques, and robotics. Modern surgery is highly specialized and collaborative, involving many related medical and technological fields.
This document provides an overview of medicine in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. It discusses that during the Middle Ages, medical knowledge declined as Roman and Greek works were lost. Disease was often attributed to religious causes, and medical practices were limited. The Renaissance brought revivals in learning, anatomy, and the scientific method. Figures like Vesalius, Harvey, and Paracelsus advanced understandings of anatomy and circulation through observations and experimentation, moving away from past authorities like Galen. Overall, medicine transitioned from being primarily religiously-based to increasingly scientific and evidence-driven over these eras.
Surgery has evolved greatly over thousands of years from early practices of wound treatment and basic procedures to become a complex medical specialty. The document traces the history of surgery from ancient civilizations like Egypt, India, Greece and Rome where the first depictions and medical texts of surgical practices emerged. It describes the developments during the Renaissance with anatomists like da Vinci and the advances made due to military and non-military surgeons. The modern concepts of antisepsis, anesthesia and hospitals are reviewed along with pioneering surgeons who contributed innovative procedures and improved outcomes. The scope of surgery continues to grow with new techniques and subspecialties arising to address various health issues effectively.
Primitive times saw illness attributed to spirits and demons, treated by witch doctors using herbs. Ancient Egyptians kept health records and used medicine, splinting fractures and bloodletting. Ancient Chinese used acupuncture and stone tools to treat disease. Greeks like Hippocrates established ethics for medicine through the Hippocratic Oath, while Aristotle dissected animals. Romans organized hospitals and Galen discovered anatomy through dissection of animals. The Dark Ages saw a decline until Renaissance where medical schools and anatomy study revived medicine. Major discoveries and pioneers then improved hygiene, vaccines, antibiotics, imaging, and more over centuries.
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2. ORIGIN
• Disease of great antiquity
• Exact origin controversy
• “High up the Nile midst Egypt’s central plain,
Springs the dread Leprosy and there alone.”
Lucretius( 91-55 BC)
De natura Rerum
3. LEPROSY IN LITERATURE
• INDIA
• Sushrutha samhitha – 600 BC
• Vat- Rakta or Vat-Shonitha
• Kushtha- Kshudra ( minor) Kushtha
Maha (major) Kushta
• Tuvarka – Chaulmoogra oil ( Hydnocarpus Wightiana)
• Manu Smriti and Atharva Veda
4. EGYPT
• Ebers Papyrus (1555 BC) – Uchedu
• Ebbel – Ghon’s swelling
• Yeoli - Clay jar with leonine facies – 1400 – 1300 BC
5. CHINA
• Pai Niu _ 600 BC
• Nei Ching – 220 BC
• Ko Hung – “Prescriptions for Emergencies” 300 AD
lai ping
• Chao’s Pathology - 610 AD
• Sun Szu-moh - “Thousand Golden Remedies”
Tai Feng
• Chaulmoogra oil – Ta Fung Tzu – 1400 AD
7. • First recognizable description of leprosy-Areteaus of
Cappadocia
• Middle of 2nd century
• elephantiasis
8. LEPROSY IN MEDIEVAL PERIOD
• Peak – AD 1000-1400
• Clergy - class of lay physicians
• Leprosy- conceived as a punishment for sin
• 3 options-seclusion at home
entry into leprosarium
life of wandering, begging
• Legally dead
9. • Leprosaria by noble families
• Queen Metilda - wife of Henry 1 of England
10. OSTEO ARCHEOLOGICAL STUDIES BY MOLLER CHRISTENSEN
• Naestved St. Jorgen’s Hospital, Denmark- AD 1250-1550
• 1948
• Facies leprosa - atrophy of anterior nasal spine
atrophy of maxillary alveolar process
12. DECLINE OF LEPROSY IN WESTERN
EUROPE
• 13th-17th century
• Last indigenous case -1798
John Berns , Shetland islander
• Changes in climate
• Plague epidemic
• Preventive measures, improvement in diet and living
conditions
• Scandinavia-organism exist outside human or animal host
13. SPREAD OF LEPROSY TO AMERICA
• Command of Columbus
• Immigrants from Europe
• African slave trade
• Louisiana by Acadians in1755
14. NATIONAL LEPROSARIUM AT CARVILLE
• 1919-Florida
• 1920 July-Carville-site of Louisiana leper home since 1894
• 1921 – US Public health Service
FATHER DAMIEN OF LOUISIANA
• Father Charles Boglioli- Vincentian priest
• Born in Itlay ,1814
• 1866-Charity hospital Louisiana
• 1882
15. SPEAD TO SOUTH AMERICA
• Brazil-1696
• Portuguese and Africans
• Argentina- infected slaves from Brazil
SPREAD TO AFRICA
• Egypt – 200-300 BC
• Persian invasion in 6th century BC
• Alexander The Great in 4th century BC
16. FATHER JOSEPH DAMIEN DE VEUESTER
• 1840-1889
• Belgian priest
• 1864-Hawaii
• 1865-King Kamehameha V
Honolulu for mild
Molokai for incurable
• First patient in 1865
• 1873- Kalacuao
Kalaupapa ,1890
• 1885
• 1980-National Historic Park
17.
18. • Brother Joseph Dutton assisted in 1886
• Father Pierre d’ Orgeval
34. • US-oil by mouth in 1900
• Egypt, France, Philippines-subcutaneous oil
• Johansen -1928
added oil soluble benzocaine
• Hydnocarpus wightiana
35. SULFANILAMIDE
• First trial at Carville-1941&1942
• Effective in infected ulcers
PROMIN
• Dr Guy Faget-MO, US Public Health Service,
1941
• Oral , dose-0.5-1 gm./day
• Parenteral- 5 gm./day
40. MULTIDRUG THERAPY
• Malta trial in 1970
Dapsone + Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Prothionamide - 2 yrs
• Scientific Working Group on Chemotherapy of Leprosy
• THELEP-1976
• Field trials-1979
• WHO –Study Group on Chemotherapy of Leprosy-1981
• MDT-1982
41. NEWER DRUGS
• Since mid 1980 s
• Ofloxacin
• Pefloxacin
• Moxifloxacin
• Clarithromycin
• Minocycline
• Rifapentine
42. BRIEF HISTORY OF LEPROSY VACCINE RESEARCH
• 1921 – BCG
• 1928 – Health Committee of the League of Nation
• 1979 - Human trials with ICRC Anti-leprosy Vaccine began in Mumbai,
India
• 1980 – ICRC (cultivable leprosy derived mycobacteria belonging to M.
avium intracellulare complex) Vaccine developed
• Feb1998 – Leprosy vaccine, the National Institute of Immunology in New
Delhi
43. • First commercial batch released in June 1998
• October 2003 – Identification of M. leprae antigens
• May 2005 – Completed screening of the leprosy bacillus for proteins
strongly recognized by the human immune system
• March 2006 – Identified two specific antigens (MLO405 and ML2331)
• Convit et al- mixed vaccine-heat killed armadillo derived M.leprea +BCG
44. LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS
• DISCOVERY OF M.LEPRA
• Carl William Boeck (1808-75) & Daniel Cornelius
Danielssen(1815-94)
• Hereditary theory
• Dr .Rudolff Virchow , German physician
lepra cells in late 1850s
• Brown bodies
46. GERHARD HENRICK ARMAUER HANSEN
• 1841-1912
• Norwegian physician
• 1868-began leprosy work under
Danielssen
• 1871-tiny rods in cells
osmic acid stain
• 1874-published in Journal of Norwegian
Medical Society
“Causes of leprosy”
• Chief of the leprosy service in Bergen
47. SKIN SCRAPING
Herbert Windsor Wade & Rodriguez in 1927
Cochrane modified -1947
Ridley standardised to logarithmic scale -1958
48. Ziehl- Neelsen staining method-Franz Ziehl & Friedrich Neelsen
FITE STAIN
• 1933
• Dr. George Liddle Fite & Sister Hilary Rose, research laboratory
at Carville
• Fite stain – carbol fuschin based stain
50. LEPROMIN TEST
• First one described by Mitsuda in 1919
• Hayashi in 1933
• 1940-Mitsuda lepromin test is used
• Dharmendra lepromin -1942
51. • 1st successful inoculation of mouse footpad- Shepard , 1960
• Prabhakaran et al-nude mice,1976
• 9 banded armadillo-core body temp low
• Susceptibility -1969,leprosy research at Carville
• Kirchheimer &Storrs-1971
• Primates-Rhesus, Sooty mangabey monkeys, African wild
monkeys, chimpanzees
ANIMAL STUDIES
52.
53.
54. ANTILEPROSY ORGANIZATIONS
• Military & Hospital Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem
• Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of
Jerusalem,Rhodes,Malta
• LEPROSY MISSION INTERNATIONAL
• 1873, London
• American committee -1906
• American Leprosy Mission to lepers -1917
• American Leprosy Mission -1977
• American Leprosy Mission International -1990s
55. BELRA- British Empire Leprosy Relief Association
• 1925
• 1929-Leprosy reviews
• 1931-recognised as the “first leprosy prevention
organization” at International Leprosy Congress in Manila
• 1963-LEPRA
• 1989-LEPRA Society of India formed
• Currently working in- ANDHRA PRADESH,MADHYA
PRADESH,BIHAR,ODISHA,NEW DELHI,JHARKHAND
56. INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF ANTILEPROSY
ASSOCIATIONS
• 1966-ELEP (Federation of European Anti-Leprosy Association)
• International federation of 14 autonomous non governmental anti
leprosy organizations
• Funds-public & institutional sources
• Goal-World without leprosy
• HQ- London
57. ALERT
• Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• It was originally the All Africa Leprosy
Rehabilitation and Training , now: All Africa
Leprosy, Tuberculosis and Rehabilitation
Training Centre.
• At ALERT is the Armauer Hansen Research
Institute, founded in 1970, specializing in
leprosy research
58. NCLCA-NOVARTIS COMPREHENSIVE LEPROSY CASE
ASSOCIATION
• Provide MDT free of cost
• 1989-CLCP in India
• Objectives-to enhance access to MD
provide service for prevention, correction, care of
disabilities with rehabilitation
59. HKNS-HINDU KUSHTH NIVARAN SANGH
• Branch of BELRA –Indian Council
• Renamed as HKNS
• Registered in 1950
• Hon’ble President of India
• Governing body- 41 members
• Publishes research journal-”LEPROSY IN INDIA”
Dr. Ernest Muir ,July 1929
• 1984-”INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEPROSY”
• Dr.Dharmendra
61. • Concept of socioeconomic rehabilitation
• 1st leprosy training curriculum
• 1st training centre-Wardha,1952
62. MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY,GANDHIJI PREM
NIVAS,TITAGARH
• Mother Teresa,1958
• Mobile clinic
• Titagarh municipality established a permanent centre
63. ANANDWAN
• 1st of 3 ashrams by Baba Amte
• 1951
• Chandrapur district of Maharashtra
64. PDLC-PUNE DISTRICT LEPROSY COMMITTE
• 1957,Dr. Jal Mehta
• Bandorawalla leprosy hospital at YEOLEWADI
• 2001-handed over to state govt.
65. 1898- Indian Lepers’ act
1925- Formation of Indian council of BELRA
1935- All India Leprosy Conference, Calcutta
1950- Indian Council of BELRA- HKNS
1950- Indian Association of Leprologist
1953- Classification of Leprosy was drafted by Dharmendra & Chatterjee
1955- IAL adopted classification
MILESTONES IN LEPROSY HISTORY OF INDIA
66. 1955-NLCP-National Leprosy Control Program
• 1st five year plan
• Dapsone
• Paramedical worker per 20000 population
• General household surveys in 3-5 yrs
• Annual contact surveys, school surveys
• 1 nonmedical supervisor/ 4-5 paramedical worker
• 1 leprosy medical officer –taluk/block level
• SAPEL- A Special Action Plan for Elimination of Leprosy-1997-2000
• Elimination-December 2005
67. • 1997 –SAPEL
• 2002 – 04 – Integration of Leprosy services with GH system
• 2004- National Conference on Elimination of Leprosy, Raipur
• 2005- Elimination at national level
• 2012- Special action plan for 209 high endemic districts, I6
states.
• 1983-NLEP-Dr.Swaminathan Committee
• 1986-Bombay leprosy project
• 1994-NLEP- FD MDT -2yrs
• 1998- FD MDT -1yr
68.
69. “History is who we are and why we
are the way we are”
_David Mc Collough“History is who we are and why we
are the way we are”
- David Mc Collough