The aim of observing the World Leprosy Day is to create awareness against the stigma attached to the disease, by making the general community aware that it is a disease spread by a type of bacteria and it can be easily cured.
The main symptoms of leprosy are muscle weakness or paralysis (especially in the hands and feet) Enlarged nerves (especially those around the elbow and knee and in the sides of the neck) Eye problems that may lead to blindness (when facial nerves are affected). Leprosy primarily affects your skin and nerves outside your brain and spinal cord, called the peripheral nerves. Leprosy is known to occur at all ages ranging from early infancy to very old age. Leprosy is curable and treatment in the early stages can prevent disability. Leprosy is likely transmitted via droplets, from the nose and mouth, during close and frequent contact with untreated cases.