@book{22181, keywords = {MDT, Treatment, leprosy, History of leprosy, Leprosy control, Psychological aspects}, author = {Makino M and Matsuoka M and Goto M and Hatano K}, title = {Leprosy: science working towards dignity}, abstract = {An extensive overview of leprosy, from past to present, is covered in this detailed study published by Tokai University Press of Tokyo. It provides an account of the improvements made in controlling leprosy through advances in knowledge and progress in curing those affected with Multi-drug therapy, which allow for greater concentration these days on tackling the social consequences of leprosy.}, year = {2011}, pages = {274 p.}, publisher = {Tokai University Press}, address = {Hadano}, isbn = {987-4-486-01882-7}, language = {eng}, }