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13 hours ago · Leprosy. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease ( HD ), is a long-term infection by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. [4] [7] Infection can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes. [4] This nerve damage may result in a lack of ability to feel pain, which can lead to the loss of parts of a ...
- Gerhard Armauer Hansen
Bust of Dr. Armauer Hansen, Botanical garden, University of...
- History of Leprosy
The disease was known in Ancient Greece as elephantiasis...
- Leper Colonies
Spinalonga on Crete, Greece, one of the last leprosy...
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Medicine portal; This article is within the scope of...
- Father Damien
Father Damien or Saint Damien of Molokai SSCC or Saint...
- Neglected Tropical Disease
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of...
- Gerhard Armauer Hansen
13 hours ago · Influenza, commonly known as " the flu " or just " flu ", is an infectious disease caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms range from mild to severe and often include fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pain, headache, coughing, and fatigue. These symptoms begin one to four (typically two) days after exposure to the virus and last for about ...
13 hours ago · Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters in a localized area. [2] [6] Typically the rash occurs in a single, wide mark either on the left or right side of the body or face. [1] Two to four days before the rash occurs there may be tingling or local pain in the area.
13 hours ago · The World Health Organization reported that research was continuing to determine how the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted by people who show no symptoms of the disease. [21] Secretary-General António Guterres addressed a virtual gathering of the Global Investors for Sustainable Development Alliance, warning that the “unparalleled economic ...
