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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 ...
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May 14, 2020 · A chronic, curable infectious disease mainly causing skin lesions and nerve damage.Leprosy is caused by infection with the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It...
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Mar 27, 2019 · What is Leprosy? - https://healthery.com/health/leprosy/Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. Usually called Hansen’...
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Lesson on Leprosy (otherwise known as Hansen's disease), who is at risk, who gets it, signs and symptoms, diagnoses and treatment. Leprosy is an ancient dise...
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Mar 26, 2023 · What is Leprosy? Leprosy, also known as Hansen disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium leproma...
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Jan 27, 2023 · Leprosy is an age-old disease and is described in the literature of ancient civilizations. It is a chronic infectious disease which is caused by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. The disease affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes. Leprosy is curable and treatment in the early ...
There are a lot of myths around the causes of leprosy. Too many people believe that leprosy is linked to curses or is an affliction caused by God. This is not true, leprosy is simply caused by a bacteria that a person has been exposed to over an extended period of time. Leprosy is not hereditary (it is not passed on through your parents), it ...
