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00:00Leprosy or ketone is a chronic bacterial infection that affects our skin.

00:04And following the World Leprosy Day, it is important to continue the awareness and support for this.

00:10That's right, Dian.

00:11We will now be joined by the dermatologist, Dr. Catherine Joy Sayo Aguilingue.

00:17Good morning. Welcome to Rise and Shine Philippines.

00:19Good morning.

00:26Our very beautiful doctor, Dr. Joy.

00:30Dr. Joy, let's first explain what is leprosy or ketone.

00:35And how does it affect the skin and body of a person?

00:38Leprosy or Hansel's disease or more commonly known as ketone

00:44is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis.

00:53So the main thing that is affected here is the skin.

00:56It can also affect the peripheral nerves or the roots.

01:00And sometimes, it can also affect the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes.

01:05Alright, Dr. Joy. How does a person become infected with this disease?

01:09And how long does it take for the symptoms to show?

01:12So the mode of transmission of leprosy is through respiratory droplets.

01:17So if we remember, it's like COVID through droplets.

01:20So for example, if we inhale the air that has microbes from speaking,

01:28sneezing, coughing, or sneezing of a person with leprosy who is not yet on medication,

01:35we can become infected.

01:37But we have to take note that the people who become infected here or the at-risk

01:43are those who are always with the patient.

01:47So it doesn't mean that if we are with a person with leprosy, we will become infected.

01:57It's not like that.

01:58There needs to be a prolonged exposure with a close contact.

02:03Okay, so it's not comparable to COVID-19, right?

02:06Where you can just walk or touch and you'll become infected.

02:09But when we talk about leprosy,

02:12because there is medicine here, I don't know if there are still many cases of this now.

02:19Over the years, will this decrease?

02:23Since there is medicine and it's treatable.

02:26Over the years, yes, it will decrease.

02:28But unfortunately, there are still many of us who are not allowed to see

02:35because we are ashamed of the symptoms that they present.

02:39Another reason is that it's underreported because it's not detected immediately.

02:45Especially our brothers and sisters from the provinces,

02:48they don't see it immediately or they don't check it immediately.

02:53That's why our census is not decreasing.

03:00In fact, it's increasing.

03:02Okay, what are the main symptoms that should be monitored?

03:06Okay, so the symptoms of leprosy, first of all,

03:09there can be white or red patches on the skin

03:13that usually means that the person is pregnant or the feeling is reduced.

03:18Second, there can also be bumps or nodules on the skin.

03:23Third, we can also have swollen or thick roots

03:30that usually means that the person is pregnant

03:35or sometimes the muscles on the affected part of the nerve weaken.

03:42So those are the common symptoms.

03:45Okay, doctor, how is this medicine? Is it expensive and how long does it last?

03:51Okay, so once diagnosed, the medicine for leprosy is what we call MDT or multidrug therapy.

03:59So this is a combination of three antibiotics.

04:03So it comes in a blister pack.

04:06So a blister pack is good for one month of medication.

04:10The three medicines are already there.

04:12And it also includes what you will drink every day.

04:15So this is free.

04:17That's very important.

04:18We repeat, the Department of Health provides free medication.

04:23Usually, it lasts for 6 months or 12 months or more.

04:29So it's free.

04:30Yes, sir.

04:31Well, doc, Joy, is leprosy really contagious?

04:34And how can we avoid it?

04:38Okay, so first of all, it's not contagious.

04:42In fact, 95% of the population says that it's not contagious

04:47because our immune system can fight the microbial.

04:52And again, we say that it's not through casual contact

04:57where you shake hands or hang out with a patient,

05:01then it's contagious.

05:02Again, for it to be contagious, you need a long exposure of a close contact.

05:08And if you have leprosy, as long as the treatment started,

05:13so one month of treatment, it means that it's not contagious.

05:18So it's not something that's really scary.

05:21It's very contagious.

05:22This disease has been around for a long time, right?

05:24It's only biblical times.

05:25Yes, sir.

05:26You can read about it in the Ketong.

05:28But is the treatment that we have here in the Philippines

05:31the most advanced that we have in Western countries?

05:356 months, 12 months, the patient can recover?

05:38Yes, sir. This is a standard treatment.

05:40This is what the World Health Organization dictated.

05:44So in all other countries, the treatment is the same.

05:47Is there a recommended dietary requirement

05:51for an individual with leprosy or ketone?

05:55Ma'am Diane, there is no specific dietary requirement

06:01or specific dietary restrictions.

06:05But in general, what we advise is that the immune system should be strong

06:11because you need to fight the microbial.

06:14So what we usually advise is vitamin supplementation.

06:18So it's good that there are no nutritional deficiencies

06:21because of course, it weakens or damages the immune system.

06:24So we recommend vitamin A, C, D, E, vitamin B12,

06:30or minerals like zinc, selenium, and magnesium.

06:34This is obtained from multivitamin capsules.

06:38But of course, it can also be obtained from food.

06:41For example, vitamin A, carrots, papaya, vitamin C, citrus,

06:46and then vitamin D from egg and sunlight.

06:49And the minerals that we get from green leafy vegetables.

06:53And we also always advise patients to avoid being too tired,

06:58workaholic, or too stressed

07:01to avoid complications like leprosy reactions.

07:07Lastly, for the awareness of our countrymen,

07:11what is your message, doctor?

07:13As a dermatologist and advocate for leprosy awareness,

07:18I just want to remind our brothers and sisters who have leprosy,

07:22I hope that once we are diagnosed,

07:26we should follow the treatment,

07:28do regular follow-up, comply with treatment,

07:31and of course, finish the medicine.

07:34And of course, we will not be neglected by the Lord.

07:37And for the rest of our countrymen,

07:40to our listeners,

07:42we would like to say that

07:45our brothers and sisters who have leprosy,

07:48we should accept them in society.

07:51As Sir Audrey said earlier,

07:53from history and biblical times,

07:55there has been social stigma and discrimination

07:58surrounding leprosy.

08:00But now, in 2025, it is still there.

08:03So, let us accept them in society.

08:06Let us not oppress them.

08:08They are also normal people just like us

08:11who have the right to live normally

08:13and have the right to work.

08:15So, instead of shunning them from the society,

08:20we should give them love and support from their families,

08:24friends, and of course, from the government.

08:26What Dr. Joy said is very good.

08:28Thank you for sharing your tips and information

08:32regarding leprosy.

08:34Again, we are joined by Dr. Catherine Joy Sayo Aguiling.

08:38Thank you again, Dr. Joy.

Say ni Dok | Kaalaman at kamalayan sa sakit na ketong o leprosy

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