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So far no specific preventative measure against leprosy is available. A vaccine is being researched and may be available in the future but its usefulness may well be limited. The best way of preventing the transmission of the disease within the community is to reduce infectivity as quickly as possible. To this end early detection and treatment is a primary goal.
