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   Lep·ro·sy

   /ˈleprəsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a contagious disease that affects the skin, mucous membranes, and nerves, causing discoloration and lumps on the skin and, in severe cases, disfigurement and deformities. Leprosy is now mainly confined to tropical Africa and Asia.

   Word Origin mid 16th century (superseding Middle English lepry): from leprous + -y3.

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2. www.healthline.com › health › leprosyLeprosy: Symptoms, Pictures, Types, and Treatment - Healthline

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   Sep 14, 2018 · Leprosy is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the nerves of the extremities, the skin, the lining of...

3. www.who.int › health-topics › leprosyLeprosy (Hansen disease) - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jul 17, 2023 · Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus. The disease mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes. Leprosy is curable and treatment in the early stages can prevent disability.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesLeprosy (Hansen's Disease): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   May 18, 2022 · Leprosy (also called Hansen’s disease) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae (my-co-bak-TEER-ee-um LEP-pray). It can affect your eyes, skin, mucous membranes and nerves, causing disfiguring sores and nerve damage. Leprosy has been around since ancient times.

5. www.cdc.gov › leprosyAbout Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) | Hansen's Disease (Leprosy ...

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   Apr 11, 2024 · Key points. Each year, up to 225 people in the U.S. and 250,000 around the world are diagnosed with Hansen's disease (also known as leprosy). Hansen's disease was once feared as a highly contagious, devastating disease. Now, we know that it's hard to spread and easily treatable.

6. www.niaid.nih.gov › diseases-conditions › leprosy-hansens-diseaseLeprosy (Hansen's Disease) | NIAID: National Institute of ...

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   Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) is a chronic infectious disease that primarily affects the peripheral nerves, skin, upper respiratory tract, eyes, and nasal mucosa (lining of the nose). The disease is caused by a bacillus (rod-shaped) bacterium known as Mycobacterium leprae. Why Is the Study of Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) a Priority for NIAID?

7. www.merckmanuals.com › mycobacteria › leprosyLeprosy - Infectious Diseases - Merck Manual Professional Edition

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   Pathophysiology |. Symptoms and Signs |. Diagnosis |. Treatment |. Prevention |. Key Points |. More Information. Leprosy is a chronic infection usually caused by the acid-fast bacilli Mycobacterium leprae or the closely related organism M. lepromatosis.

8. www.who.int › westernpacific › health-topicsLeprosy - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic disease caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae. It is transmitted via droplets from the nose and mouth during close and frequent contact with untreated cases, but is not highly infectious.