Part 7 · Coughs, Contacts and Chronic Infections
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A man on leprosy treatment suddenly notices his old patches becoming red and swollen, and his hand feels weaker. He's frightened that the medicine isn't working. The doctor explains this is a leprosy reaction (the body's immune system fighting the germs) and starts steroids quickly. His nerve recovers. Without that prompt treatment, he could have developed a permanent claw hand.
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