World Leprosy Day 2025—Unite. Act. Eliminate.
World Leprosy Day is a global awareness initiative aimed at shedding light on the ongoing challenges posed by leprosy, a curable disease that still affects thousands annually. This day also emphasizes the collective responsibility to eliminate stigma, promote dignity, and ensure equitable access to healthcare for individuals and communities impacted by leprosy. It serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection, effective treatment, and global cooperation in addressing this neglected tropical disease.
In recognition of World Leprosy Day 2025, we invite you to explore selected articles, Special Issues, and journals such as Pathogens, Microbiology Research, Diseases, Healthcare and Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. By fostering collaboration and sharing knowledge, we aim to inspire positive action and contribute to a future where leprosy is no longer a public health concern, and all individuals affected by it can live with dignity and acceptance.
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“The Safety, Acceptability, and Feasibility of Single-Dose Rifampicin as Post-Exposure Chemoprophylaxis for Contacts of Leprosy Patients in Togo: A Mixed-Method Sequential Explanatory Study”
by Akila Wimima Bakoubayi, Falapalaki Haliba, Wendpouiré Ida C. Zida-Compaore, P’tanam P’kontème Bando, Yao Rodion Konu, Abissouwèssim Egbare Tchade, Kodjo Akpadja, Kamevor Alaglo, Maweke Tchalim, P’niwè Patchali et al.
Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2024, 9(11), 276; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed9110276
“Genomic and Phenotypic Variations Among Thai-53 and Mycobacterium leprae Clinical Isolates: Implications for Leprosy Pathogenesis and Research”
by Tiago Araujo Gomes, Tatiana Pereira da Silva, Edson Machado, Sidra Ezidio Gonçalves Vasconcelos, Bruno Siqueira Mietto, Daniela Ferreira de Faria Bertoluci, Patricia Sammarco Rosa, Roberta Olmo Pinheiro, Philip Noel Suffys, Letícia Miranda Santos Lery et al.
Pathogens 2024, 13(11), 986; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13110986
“Human Skin as an Ex Vivo Model for Maintaining Mycobacterium leprae and Leprosy Studies”
by Natália Aparecida de Paula, Marcel Nani Leite, Daniele Ferreira de Faria Bertoluci, Cleverson Teixeira Soares, Patrícia Sammarco Rosa and Marco Andrey Cipriani Frade
Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2024, 9(6), 135; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed9060135
“Training and Active Case Detection to Prevent Leprosy: Effect on Knowledge, Attitude and Skills of Health Workers on Early Diagnosis of Leprosy in a Leprosy Hotspot District in Ethiopia”
by Ephrem Mamo, Dareskedar Tsehay, Seid Hassen, Solomon Getahun, Addis Mengiste, Beletshachew Tadesse, Tesfaye Tadesse, Mengestu Legesse and Kidist Bobosha
Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2024, 9(3), 51; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed9030051
“Self-Care Ability and Life Quality of Cured Leprosy Patients: The Mediating Effects of Social Support”
by Li Xu, Guangjie Jin, Xiang Li, Yuting Shao,Yunhui Li and Lianhua Zhang
Healthcare 2023, 11(23), 3059; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11233059
“Immunohistochemical Characterization of M1, M2, and M4 Macrophages in Leprosy Skin Lesions”
by Tatiane Costa Quaresma, Lívia de Aguiar Valentim, Jorge Rodrigues de Sousa, Tinara Leila de Souza Aarão, Hellen Thais Fuzii, Maria Irma Seixas Duarte, Juarez de Souza and Juarez Antônio Simões Quaresma
Pathogens 2023, 12(10), 1225; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens12101225
“Potassium-Incorporated Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles Modulate Human Dendritic Cell Immune Response to Mycobacterium leprae”
by Sam Warren, So Yoon Lee, Jose Barraga, Piya Kositangool, Hatsuko Yoshikubo and Jorge Cervantes
Microbiol. Res. 2023, 14(2), 787-797; https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres14020055
“Meaningful Engagement of Persons Affected by Leprosy in Research: An Exploration of Its Interpretation, Barriers, and Opportunities”
by Laura de Groot, Anna T. van ‘t Noordende, Mathias Duck, Joshua Oraga, Sarju Sing Rai, Ruth M. H. Peters and Nienke Veldhuijzen
Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2023, 8(1), 52; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed8010052
