Protecting Healthcare Workers from Leprosy: Essential Precautions

Leprosy is transmitted through prolonged and close contact with an infected person.

Health care workers should follow these precautions to prevent infection:

* Wear gloves, gowns, and eye protection when coming into contact with the patient's lesions or body fluids.

* Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after coming into contact with the patient or their belongings.

* Avoid touching the patient's lesions with bare hands.

* Cover any open wounds or lesions on your skin with a bandage or other protective covering.

* Avoid sharing personal items with the patient, such as towels or razors.

* Get tested for leprosy if you have been in close contact with an infected person.