Also known as Hansen's disease, leprosy is a rare and progressive condition affecting the skin, specifically the peripheral nerves in the hands and feet, and mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and throat. Web sites found here contain information pertaining to the history, as well as current treatment of leprosy.
Regular Websites
The American Leprosy Mission is a non-profit organization concerned with the symptoms, diagnoses, prognoses, treatments, and cure of leprosy. - American Leprosy Mission
http://www.leprosy.org/
The Australian Leprosy Mission is a non-profit organisation concerned with the care and cure of those afflicted with leprosy in Australia and around the world. - Australian Leprosy Mission
http://www.leprosymission.org.au/
The Bombay Leprosy Project is a non-profit organization concerned with the health of thousands of individuals suffering from leprosy throughout India. - Bombay Leprosy Project
http://www.bombayleprosy.org/
The Canadian Leprosy Mission is a non-profit organization concerned with the care and treatment, and the eventual eradication of leprosy. - Canadian Leprosy Mission
http://www.leprosy.ca/
The Healthline.com web site provides information on Leprosy, a disfiguring disease characterized by skin sores and nerve damage. - Healthline.com - Leprosy
http://www.healthline.com/adamcontent/leprosy
IDF, the Indian Development Foundation, is a non-profit organisation providing information on the leprosy services available bty the general health system in India. - IDF
http://www.idf.org.in/
ILEP, the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations, is a non-profit organisation working towards a world without leprosy - ILEP
http://www.ilep.org.uk/
International Leprosy Association
The International Leprosy Association is a non-profit organization concerned with the curing of Leprosy around the world. - International Leprosy Association
http://www.leprosy-ila.org/
LEPRA is a non-profit organisation providing care and cure to those afflicted with leprosy in India, Brazil, and other countries around the world. - LEPRA
http://www.lepra.org.uk/
Leprosy History is a non-profit organization which provides a database of a wide range of policy, scientific and medical archives. - Leprosy History
http://www.leprosyhistory.org/
The Leprosy Mission International is a non-profit organization dedicated to the compassionate care and eventual cure for those afflicted with leprosy. - Leprosy Mission International
http://www.leprosymission.org/
Leprosy Mission Northern Ireland
The Leprosy Mission Norther Ireland is a non-profit organisation with a mandate to assist people with leprosy with their care and treatment. - Leprosy Mission Northern Ireland
http://www.tlm-ni.org/
The Leprosy Mission Scotland is a non-profit organisation with a mandate to care and crue those afflicted with leprosy in Scotland and around the world. - Leprosy Mission Scotland
http://www.tlmscotland.org.uk/
The Leprosy Mission South Africa is a non-profit organisation with a mandate to help patients and their families overcome leprosy. - Leprosy Mission South Africa
http://www.leprosymission.co.za/
The Leprosy Mission UK is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the treatment of those afflicted with leprosy throughout the United Kingdom. - Leprosy Mission UK
http://www.leprosymission.org.uk/
The Leprosy Review contains articles which contribute to a better understanding of this rare disease; complete with a searchable archive. - Leprosy Review
http://www.leprosy-review.org.uk/
NLT, the Nepal Leprosy Trust, is a non-profit organisation which provides services to people affected by leprosy in the Kingdom of Nepal. - NLT
http://www.nlt.org.uk/
The Novartis Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mandate to provides the drug therapy medication used to treat and cure leprosy free of charge. - Novartis Foundation
http://www.novartisfoundation.org/page/content/index.asp?MenuID=217&ID=493&Menu=3&Item=43.2
This web site offers extensive information, and other resources for leprosy; with a history of the disease and the evolution of its treatment. - Rare Diseases - Leprosy
http://rarediseases.about.com/cs/leprosy/
The St. Francis Leprosy Guild is a non-profit organization with a mandate to help leprosy sufferers and their communities throughout the world. - St. Francis Leprosy Guild
http://www.stfrancisleprosy.org/
The WebMD web site provides a comprehensive overview of Leprosy, including its history, current care and treatment options. - WebMD: Leprosy
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/leprosy-10651
This web site contains information about leprosy in Africa, Asia, and India; with a detailed history of the disease and its treatment. - WHO - Leprosy
http://www.who.int/lep/