{"id":9278,"date":"2024-01-28T14:05:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-28T11:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbancare.clinic\/world-leprosy-day-break-stigma-know-facts-behind-common-myths-about-hansens-disease\/"},"modified":"2024-01-28T14:05:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-28T11:05:01","slug":"giornata-mondiale-contro-la-lebbra-spezza-lo-stigma-conosci-i-fatti-che-si-celano-dietro-i-miti-comuni-sulla-malattia-di-hansens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbancare.clinic\/it\/world-leprosy-day-break-stigma-know-facts-behind-common-myths-about-hansens-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Giornata mondiale della lebbra: rompere lo stigma, conoscere i fatti dietro i miti comuni sulla malattia di Hansen"},"content":{"rendered":"
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La lebbra, conosciuta anche come morbo di Hansen, \u00e8 una delle malattie pi\u00f9 stigmatizzate al mondo, lasciando i pazienti con la sensazione di isolamento e discriminazione anche anni dopo che gli scienziati hanno trovato una cura.<\/p>\n

Causata dal Mycobacterium leprae, la lebbra \u00e8 a malattia infettiva cronica<\/a> che colpisce la pelle, i nervi, gli occhi e il rivestimento nasale. I sintomi sulla pelle comprendono noduli, gonfiore, ulcere, chiazze scolorite e perdita di sopracciglia e ciglia. I pazienti possono anche avvertire sangue dal naso e naso chiuso. Il danno ai nervi pu\u00f2 causare intorpidimento e debolezza e, se non trattato, pu\u00f2 provocare paralisi di mani e piedi, paralisi e cecit\u00e0.<\/p>\n

Anche se rara, la lebbra esiste ancora oggi. Circa 208.000 persone sono colpite dalla malattia in tutto il mondo<\/a>e circa 100 persone negli Stati Uniti ricevono una diagnosi ogni anno.<\/p>\n

Questa Giornata Mondiale della Lebbra, celebrata ogni anno l\u2019ultima domenica di gennaio, ci permette di rompere lo stigma conoscendo i fatti e sfatando le idee sbagliate comuni sulla malattia.<\/p>\n

Mito #1: la lebbra \u00e8 altamente contagiosa<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fatto: secondo i Centri per il controllo e la prevenzione delle malattie (Centro per la prevenzione e il controllo delle malattie<\/a>), 95% degli adulti possono combattere i batteri che causano la lebbra.<\/p>\n

La lebbra non pu\u00f2 diffondersi attraverso contatti casuali come stringere la mano, sedersi accanto o parlare con un paziente, ma solo attraverso uno stretto contatto a lungo termine con una persona infetta.<\/p>\n

Mito #2: La lebbra \u00e8 incurabile<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fatto: la lebbra pu\u00f2 essere curata attraverso un trattamento che prevede una combinazione di antibiotici. La terapia multifarmaco dura da uno a due anni.<\/p>\n

Sebbene il trattamento possa curare la malattia e prevenirne la progressione, non pu\u00f2 invertire il danno ai nervi o la deturpazione una volta formati. Pertanto, \u00e8 importante diagnosticare precocemente la malattia e cercare immediatamente il trattamento.<\/p>\n

Mito #3: Solo i poveri si ammalano di lebbra<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fatto: la lebbra colpisce le persone povere immunit\u00e0<\/a>. Coloro che vivono in comunit\u00e0 svantaggiate sono pi\u00f9 vulnerabili alla lebbra, poich\u00e9 la mancanza di servizi igienico-sanitari, l\u2019accesso all\u2019acqua pulita, la nutrizione e gli standard di vita pi\u00f9 bassi potrebbero compromettere il sistema immunitario.<\/p>\n

Mito #4: i malati di lebbra devono rimanere isolati<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fatto: i pazienti in cura con antibiotici possono continuare la loro vita normale e vivere tra la famiglia e gli amici.<\/p>\n

L\u2019infezione non \u00e8 contagiosa dopo alcuni giorni di trattamento con antibiotici. Ma per garantire che l'infezione non si ripresenti, \u00e8 necessario completare l'intero trattamento prescritto.<\/p>\n

Mito #5: La lebbra fa cadere le dita delle mani e dei piedi<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fatto: i nervi delle dita possono diventare insensibili, ma non semplicemente cadono.<\/p>\n

Nella fase avanzata della malattia non trattata, se i pazienti subiscono ustioni o tagli alle dita e non le trattano, ci\u00f2 pu\u00f2 causare infezioni e danni permanenti. Alla fine, il corpo pu\u00f2 riassorbire il dito.<\/p>\n

Fonte quotidiana medica<\/a><\/p>\n

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La lebbra, conosciuta anche come morbo di Hansen, \u00e8 una delle malattie pi\u00f9 stigmatizzate al mondo, lasciando i pazienti con la sensazione di isolamento e discriminazione anche anni dopo che gli scienziati hanno trovato una cura.<\/p>\n

Causata dal Mycobacterium leprae, la lebbra \u00e8 a malattia infettiva cronica<\/a> che colpisce la pelle, i nervi, gli occhi e il rivestimento nasale. I sintomi sulla pelle comprendono noduli, gonfiore, ulcere, chiazze scolorite e perdita di sopracciglia e ciglia. I pazienti possono anche avvertire sangue dal naso e naso chiuso. Il danno ai nervi pu\u00f2 causare intorpidimento e debolezza e, se non trattato, pu\u00f2 provocare paralisi di mani e piedi, paralisi e cecit\u00e0.<\/p>\n

Anche se rara, la lebbra esiste ancora oggi. Circa 208.000 persone sono colpite dalla malattia in tutto il mondo<\/a>e circa 100 persone negli Stati Uniti ricevono una diagnosi ogni anno.<\/p>\n

Questa Giornata Mondiale della Lebbra, celebrata ogni anno l\u2019ultima domenica di gennaio, ci permette di rompere lo stigma conoscendo i fatti e sfatando le idee sbagliate comuni sulla malattia.<\/p>\n

Mito #1: la lebbra \u00e8 altamente contagiosa<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fatto: secondo i Centri per il controllo e la prevenzione delle malattie (Centro per la prevenzione e il controllo delle malattie<\/a>), 95% degli adulti possono combattere i batteri che causano la lebbra.<\/p>\n

La lebbra non pu\u00f2 diffondersi attraverso contatti casuali come stringere la mano, sedersi accanto o parlare con un paziente, ma solo attraverso uno stretto contatto a lungo termine con una persona infetta.<\/p>\n

Mito #2: La lebbra \u00e8 incurabile<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fatto: la lebbra pu\u00f2 essere curata attraverso un trattamento che prevede una combinazione di antibiotici. La terapia multifarmaco dura da uno a due anni.<\/p>\n

Sebbene il trattamento possa curare la malattia e prevenirne la progressione, non pu\u00f2 invertire il danno ai nervi o la deturpazione una volta formati. Pertanto, \u00e8 importante diagnosticare precocemente la malattia e cercare immediatamente il trattamento.<\/p>\n

Mito #3: Solo i poveri si ammalano di lebbra<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fatto: la lebbra colpisce le persone povere immunit\u00e0<\/a>. Coloro che vivono in comunit\u00e0 svantaggiate sono pi\u00f9 vulnerabili alla lebbra, poich\u00e9 la mancanza di servizi igienico-sanitari, l\u2019accesso all\u2019acqua pulita, la nutrizione e gli standard di vita pi\u00f9 bassi potrebbero compromettere il sistema immunitario.<\/p>\n

Mito #4: i malati di lebbra devono rimanere isolati<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fatto: i pazienti in cura con antibiotici possono continuare la loro vita normale e vivere tra la famiglia e gli amici.<\/p>\n

L\u2019infezione non \u00e8 contagiosa dopo alcuni giorni di trattamento con antibiotici. Ma per garantire che l'infezione non si ripresenti, \u00e8 necessario completare l'intero trattamento prescritto.<\/p>\n

Mito #5: La lebbra fa cadere le dita delle mani e dei piedi<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fatto: i nervi delle dita possono diventare insensibili, ma non semplicemente cadono.<\/p>\n

Nella fase avanzata della malattia non trattata, se i pazienti subiscono ustioni o tagli alle dita e non le trattano, ci\u00f2 pu\u00f2 causare infezioni e danni permanenti. 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Hence, it is important to diagnose the disease early and seek treatment immediately.Myth #3: Only Poor People Get LeprosyFact: Leprosy affects people with poor immunity. Those living in underprivileged communities are more vulnerable to leprosy, as lack of sanitation, access to clean water, nutrition and lower standards of living could affect the immune systems.Myth #4: Leprosy Patients Need to Stay IsolatedFact: Patients who are being treated with antibiotics can continue their normal lives and live among their family and friends.The infection is not contagious a few days into the treatment with antibiotics. 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