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16 hours ago · 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 person's ...
6 hours ago · In rare instances, untreated Lyme can infect heart tissue, spinal fluid and joints. However, even at these later stages, Lyme and anaplasmosis are curable with antibiotics. Commonly used oral ...
16 hours ago · The name "cyanobacteria" (from Ancient Greek κύανος (kúanos) 'blue') refers to their cyan color, which forms the basis of cyanobacteria's informal common name, blue-green algae, although as prokaryotes they are not scientifically classified as algae. They appear to have originated in a freshwater or terrestrial environment.
