Leprosy: prevention of injury

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Leprosy: prevention of injury. The Leprosy Mission International. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Prevention of injury This is a protective glove for farm workers and labourers who have anaesthetic hands caused by leprosy. Wearing protective gloves helps prevent trauma to the hands, which may result in infection and ulceration.

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