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3 days 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 ...
- Decreased ability to feel pain
- Multidrug therapy
1 day ago · The public should not panic about leprosy, nor should people race to euthanize armadillos, researchers warn. Scientists estimate that over 95% of the global human population has a natural ability ...
1 day ago · GAINESVILLE — Florida has seen an increase in cases of leprosy, the ancient disease that can cause nerve damage in humans. The epicenter is in Brevard County. A group of scientists teamed up ...
3 days ago · Schistosomiasis, group of chronic disorders caused by small parasitic flatworms (family Schistosomatidae) commonly called blood flukes. Schistosomiasis is characterized by inflammation of the intestines, bladder, liver, and other organs. Learn about the transmission, symptoms, and treatment of schistosomiasis.
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3 days ago · Author summary Disability is the long-term outcome of untreated leprosy or Hansen’s disease, which is caused by peripheral nerve invasion of the Mycobacterium leprae. It is a serious and life-limiting complication for leprosy patients. Currently, seven regions in Indonesia have not yet achieved the state of disease elimination. In addition, Indonesia has not succeeded in achieving the sub ...
4 days ago · Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and is spread between humans and wildlife, especially possums. Developing accurate and easy-to-administer diagnostic tests for leprosy in possums is critical for understanding and controlling the spread of this ancient disease.
4 days ago · Scabies is a parasitic skin infection caused by the human itch mite. It is common and can spread through close and skin-to-skin contact, especially in crowded places, or, less commonly, through sharing towels or bedding used by someone who has scabies. Symptoms . The two most common symptoms of scabies are: Severe itching, especially at night
