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Lepră. Lepra (sau boala Hansen) este o boală infecțioasă gravă cunoscută din antichitate, provocată de Mycobacterium leprae sau Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Principalele forme ale bolii se bazează pe numărul de bacterii prezente: paucibacilare și multibacilare. [2] Cele două forme se diferențiază prin numărul de pete ușor ...
The small brick-red rod-shaped cells appear in clusters. Mycobacterium leprae (also known as the leprosy bacillus or Hansen's bacillus) is one [a] of the two species of bacteria that cause Hansen's disease (leprosy), [1] a chronic but curable infectious disease that damages the peripheral nerves and targets the skin, eyes, nose, and muscles.
- M. leprae
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Jul 17, 2023 · Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. The disease affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes. Leprosy is known to occur at all ages ranging from early childhood to old age. Leprosy is curable and treatment during early ...
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 ...
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Leprosy (Hansen's disease) Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. The disease mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes. If left untreated, it could lead to disabilities in a small proportion of patients. Visible deformities are one of the leading causes ...
Jul 4, 2022 · Abstract. Leprosy is a neglected infectious disease caused by acid-fast bacillus Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin and then progresses to a secondary stage, causing peripheral neuropathy with potential long-term disability along with stigma. Leprosy patients account for a significant proportion of the global disease burden.
