A synopsis of the history of Hansen’s disease; [Geschichtlicher Abriss des Morbus Hansen]

被引：5

作者：

Couto Dal Secco R.G. ^{[1
]}

França K. ^{[2
,3
]}

Castillo D. ^{[4
]}

AlHarbi M. ^{[5
]}

Lotti T. ^{[2
]}

Fioranelli M. ^{[6
]}

Roccia M.G. ^{[7
]}

机构：

[1] Department of Dermatology, BWS Post graduation Institute, São Paulo

[2] Centro Studi per la Ricerca Multidisciplinare e Rigenerativa, Università Degli Studi “G. Marconi”, Rome

[3] Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Institute for Bioethics & Health Policy, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine – Miami, Miami, FL

[4] Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine – Miami, Miami, FL

[5] Department of Dermatology, Imam Muhammad ibn Saud | University (IMSIU), Riyadh

[6] Department of Nuclear Physics, Sub-nuclear and Radiation, G. Marconi University, Rome

[7] University B.I.S. Group of Institutions, Punjab Technical University, Punjab

来源：

Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift | 2017年 / 167卷 / Suppl 1期

关键词：

Dermatology; Hansen’s disease; History; Leprosy; Stigma;

D O I：

10.1007/s10354-017-0590-2

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摘要：

Leprosy is a contagious infectious disease caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae. This microorganism was discovered by Dr. Gerhard Hansen, and the illness was then baptized as Hansen’s disease. For a long time, Hansen’s disease was thought to be hereditary—a curse or a punishment from God. The disease affects skin and nerves and can cause severe damage. Due to its destructive effects, leprosy has caused fear, segregation, and prejudice in all societies since Biblical times. Patients with Hansen’s disease have not been treated humanely around the world throughout the ages. This article is a summary of curious and interesting facts about the history and cultural aspects of Hansen’s disease, which has chastised humanity for centuries. These facts are about the discovery of the disease, its propagation, the evolution of treatments, and the prejudice of society towards patients. © 2017, Springer-Verlag GmbH Austria.

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