Monthly Archives: November 2020

What are the Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Philippines?

By: Arielle Dado Severino, MD & Belen L Dofitas, MD FPDS Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a complex, chronic infection mainly of the peripheral nerves, skin, and linings of the eyes, mouth, nose, and the upper airways. It is only mildly infectious, transmitted by inhaling bacteria Mycobacterium leprae or M. lepromatosis.  Whitish or […]