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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.britannica.com › science › leprosyLeprosy | Definition, Transmission, Treatment, & History

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   3 days ago · leprosy, chronic infectious disease that affects the skin, the peripheral nerves (nerves outside the brain and spinal cord), and the mucous membranes of the nose, throat, and eyes. It is caused by the leprosy bacillus, Mycobacterium leprae.

3. www.cdc.gov › leprosyHansen's Disease (Leprosy) | CDC

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   Hansen’s disease (also known as leprosy) is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. It can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose (nasal mucosa). With early diagnosis and treatment, the disease can be cured.

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

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   Sep 14, 2018 · Leprosy (or Hansen’s disease) is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection that can cause disfigurement and disability if left untreated. Discover the symptoms and see pictures. Get the...

5. www.cdc.gov › leprosy › aboutWhat is Hansen’s Disease? | Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) | CDC

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   Hansen’s disease (also known as leprosy) is an infection caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. These bacteria grow very slowly and it may take up to 20 years to develop signs of the infection. The disease can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose (nasal mucosa).

6. 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.

7. www.who.int › zh › news-room麻风病（汉森氏病） - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Jan 27, 2023 · 麻风病是由一种称为麻风分枝杆菌的细菌引起的慢性传染病。. 这种疾病主要影响皮肤和周围神经。. 若不加治疗，该病可能导致进行性和永久残疾。. 在与未经治疗的病例密切接触和频繁接触期间，细菌可通过来自口鼻的飞沫传播。. 麻风病可通过联合化疗得到 ...

8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesLeprosy: A Review of Epidemiology, Clinical Diagnosis, and...

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   Jul 4, 2022 · 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.