The International Textbook of Leprosy is dedicated to the physicians <span class="attribute-to-highlight medbox">and</span> health workers caring for their first patient with leprosy, <span class="attribute-to-highlight medbox">and</span> to all of those in the research community who have encountered some of the fascinating scientific aspects of leprosy <span class="attribute-to-highlight medbox">and</span> wish to learn more. Read online at: http://www.internationaltextbookofleprosy.org/