The first and less severe form is tuberculoid leprosy. Anyone with this form will present dry scaly lesions on the skin that lack sensation to touch. The cells can be detected through a delayed type hypersensitivity reaction to a dermal injection of Lepromin, which will test the severity of the disease. Tuberculoid leprosy can be treated with doses of Dapsone and Rifampin if screened early enough and continually monitored to ensure the antibiotics are taken in proper form for the complete
The first and less severe form is tuberculoid leprosy. Anyone with this form will present dry scaly lesions on the skin that lack sensation to touch. The cells can be detected through a delayed type hypersensitivity reaction to a dermal injection of Lepromin, which will test the severity of the disease. Tuberculoid leprosy can be treated with doses of Dapsone and Rifampin if screened early enough and continually monitored to ensure the antibiotics are taken in proper form for the complete