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   What type of bacteria causes leprosy?

   • Leprosy is caused by a slow-growing type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae ( M. leprae ). Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease, after the scientist who discovered M. leprae in 1873. Is leprosy contagious? It's not clear exactly how leprosy is transmitted.

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   Where does leprosy come from?

   • Leprosy is reported from all the six WHO Regions; the majority of annual new case detections are from South-East Asia. 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.

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   Is leprosy a chronic disease?

   • 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.

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

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   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.

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   Sep 14, 2018 · Symptoms. Pictures. Causes and transmission. Types. Diagnosis. Treatment. Complications. Prevention. Outlook. Also known as Hansen disease, leprosy is a bacterial infection that affects your...

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   Sep 14, 2023 · What Is Leprosy? Leprosy is an infectious disease that causes severe, disfiguring skin sores and nerve damage in the arms, legs, and around your body. Leprosy has...

5. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsLeprosy - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jan 27, 2023 · Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Left untreated, the disease may cause progressive and permanent disabilities.

6. www.cdc.gov › leprosy › causesHow Hansen's Disease Spreads | Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) | CDC

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   Apr 15, 2024 · Hansen's disease is caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. How it spreads Hansen's disease likely spreads when a person sick with the disease coughs or sneezes, and a healthy person breathes in the droplets containing the bacteria.

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   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 ...

8. www.everydayhealth.com › leprosyWhat Is Leprosy? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and ...

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   Causes. Diagnosis. Jump to More Topics. Duration. Treatment. Complications. Research and Statistics. Asian and Pacific Islanders. Related Conditions. For centuries, leprosy was considered a...