So, to finish my earlier note

So, to finish my earlier note.  My first case of leprosy this afternoon -- recurrence from previous treatment for one year.  It looks to be involving the nasal septum now, so we are trying to find the needed meds for this retreatment program.  The nasal smear was positive for bacilli as well as the erythema nodosum lesion on her leg.  I am told that she had multiple nodules on both arms that are now gone.  If you are interested, for recurrent leprosy, the treatment is rifampin, minocycline and ofloxacin all given only once a month for two years.

On we go -- just returned from the purchase of some ant stuff -- hope it's not too toxic for us.  

And, just  met Patrick who arrived for his third trip here of several months each time.  He will be digging wells, fixing things, doing wiring and likely a million other things.  He lives in Seattle and has built several  houses for himself.  Sounds like a renaissance man of sorts.  He will enliven the environment for our last couple of weeks.

Jim

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