3 1 2 PERRY. 



IV. In leprosy, an interval of years may elapse between infection and the first 

 recognized appearance of disease. It is a disease of long duration, though some 

 of its symptoms may be quiescent for a considerable period and then recur. 



V. The danger of infection from leprous persons is greater when there is 

 discharge from mucous membranes, or from ulcerated surfaces. 



VI. Compulsory notification of every case of leprosy should be enforced. 



VII. The most important administrative measure is to separate the leprous 

 from the nonleprous by segregation in settlements or asylums. 



VIII. In settlements, home life may be permitted under regulation by the 

 responsible authorities. 



IX. The preceding recommendations, if carried out, will provide the most 

 efficient means of mitigating the leper's suffering and of assisting in his recovery, 

 while at the same time they will produce a reduction and ultimate extinction of 

 the disease. 



