https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Leprosy. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014653-e655b88a/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014653-e655b88a/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The dynamic change in miR-889-3p expression during multidrug therapy suggests potential utility as a molecular biomarker for monitoring therapeutic response in leprosy. The identified miR-889-3p/SLC35E1 regulatory pathway may inform understanding of host responses to Mycobacterium leprae infection. Leprosy Treatment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014568-d8a82d06/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014568-d8a82d06/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Routine pre-therapy genetic assessment might lower the burden of severe medication-related complications in endemic regions with limited laboratory infrastructure. Leprosy Diagnostics Treatment Meta-analysis https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014604-c71968d1/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014604-c71968d1/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings indicate partial progress toward WHO Global Leprosy Strategy targets, with Ghana on track for elimination at the national level. However, persistent transmission evidenced by the pediatric case with grade-2 disability signals the need for continued surveillance and targeted intervention. Leprosy COVID-19 Surveillance Treatment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013503-cf164e48/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013503-cf164e48/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Results highlight the necessity for coordinated screening initiatives and adaptable care frameworks to manage overlapping health burdens within this marginalized demographic. Leprosy Treatment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-024-01223-2-9ee059af/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-024-01223-2-9ee059af/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The pandemic diverted attention and funding from NTD research and development, straining weak healthcare systems in LMICs and creating delays that will have long-reaching consequences. Without significant recovery investment, NTD roadmap targets and milestones are unlikely to be met, highlighting the need for global cooperation and renewed investment. COVID-19 SARS Leprosy Rabies Schistosomiasis Malaria Cysticercosis Trachoma AIDS Taeniasis Surveillance Vaccination Treatment Health policy Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0009436-33e627c2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0009436-33e627c2/ Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT The review highlights control strategies (BCG, active case finding, MDT adherence, post-treatment surveillance) associated with substantial incidence declines, and characterizes the profile of cases persisting in low-endemic settings, relevant to leprosy elimination planning. Leprosy Vaccination Treatment Travel medicine Transmission dynamics Surveillance Systematic review https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-021-00817-4-afcf3869/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s40249-021-00817-4-afcf3869/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT The findings indicate that leprosy hotspots represent areas of elevated transmission activity rather than artifacts of active case-finding strategies, suggesting these geographically defined high-risk areas are appropriate targets for preventive interventions in high-endemic settings. Leprosy Treatment Climate and environment Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0003575-303d476e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0003575-303d476e/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT The article identifies urgent needs to expand surveillance activities and ensure mass drug administration for populations at risk for intestinal helminth infections, fluke infections, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, and yaws, while referencing the ASEAN Network for Drugs, Diagnostics, Vaccines, and Traditional Medicines Innovation as a policy framework for developing new control tools. Malaria Dengue Leprosy Filariasis Leishmaniasis Japanese Encephalitis Leptospirosis Schistosomiasis Melioidosis Trachoma Enterovirus 71 infection Climate and environment Surveillance One Health Health policy Journal article