01743nas a2200253   4500000000100000008004100001653001200042653001500054653002500069653001400094653001100108653001400119653001000133100001700143700001700160700001300177700001900190700002100209245012300230856007300353300001000426490000600436520104700442       2018                            d10aleprosy10aresurgence10aHealth professionals10aKnowledge10aSurvey10aWeb based10aIndia1 aThangaraju P1 aVenkatesan S1 aSelvan T1 aSivshanmugam E1 aShowkath Ali M K00aThe resurgence of leprosy in India: Findings from a survey assessing medical professionals' knowledge and preparedness  uhttp://www.ehpjournal.com/temp/EducHealthProf1124-1767792_045437.pdf  a24-270 v13 a<p><strong>Background:</strong> Sufficient knowledge regarding presentation, clinical features, and further workup of leprosy, a stigmatized disease, is essential for physicians and other health professionals to effectively control the disease. This study aimed to investigate the current knowledge of leprosy among health professionals in India. <strong>Materials and Methods:</strong> An online survey was administered to 200 health-care professionals. <strong>Results:</strong> One hundred and thirteen health professionals representing various sectors completed the survey. Only 24% of participants correctly answered items regarding the treatment of mild reactions of Type 1 reversal reaction and Type 2 erythema nodosum leprosum. In addition, only 38% of participants correctly answered an image-based item depicting a blister calendar pack used for treatment. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The survey results indicate that medical professionals need more educational training to combat this once declared “eliminated” disease.</p>