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Mycobacterium leprae (also known as the leprosy bacillus or Hansen's bacillus) is one of the two species of bacteria that cause Hansen's disease (leprosy), a chronic but curable infectious disease that damages the peripheral nerves and targets the skin, eyes, nose, and muscles.
- M. leprae
- Mycobacteriaceae
Leproza, e njohur edhe si sëmundja e Hansen ( HD), është një infeksion afatgjatë nga bakteret Mycobacterium leprae ose Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Infeksioni mund të çojë në dëmtimin e nervave, traktit respirator, lëkurës dhe syve.
- Sëmundja e Hansen (HD)
- Infeksion
- Ul aftësinë për të ndjerë dhimbje
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 ...
- Decreased ability to feel pain
- Multidrug therapy
Mycobacterium is a genus of over 190 species in the phylum Actinomycetota, assigned its own family, Mycobacteriaceae. This genus includes pathogens known to cause serious diseases in mammals, including tuberculosis ( M. tuberculosis ) and leprosy ( M. leprae ) in humans.
- Mycobacterium, Lehmann & Neumann 1896
- Mycobacteriaceae
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Nov 3, 2022 · Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae), which was discovered by Gerhard Armauer Hansen of Norway in 1873 [1, 2] and M. lepromatosis . Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease which occurs worldwide. Globally, about 80% of newly registered cases are found in Brazil, India and Indonesia .
- 10.1080/21505594.2022.2141987
- 2022
- Virulence. 2022; 13(1): 1985-2011.
Jan 27, 2023 · 27 January 2023. العربية. 中文. Français. Русский. Español. Key facts. 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.
In this review, we depict the current understanding of M. leprae pathogenicity, clinical aspects and manifestations. Transmission of leprosy, diagnosis and treatment are also discussed. Keywords: Diagnosis; Erythema nodosum leprosum; Leprosy; Leprosy reactions; Lucio's phenomenon; M. leprae; Pathogenicity; Treatment; Vaccine.
