Although it is rare in industrialized nations, Leprosy (also called 'Hansen's disease') is a chronic bacterial disease of the skin, the nerves in the hands and feet and, in some cases, the lining of the nose. It is unknown exactly how leprosy is spread, but it is thought that the germ enters the nasal passages or open skin through the air.
India and Brazil have the highest number of leprosy cases globally. Both countries account for a significant portion of the world's leprosy cases due to factors such as population density, poverty, and limited access to healthcare services.
No. This disease is easily cured in developed countries with pills.
Depending on the type of leprosy, the time required for treatment may vary from six months to two years or more.
I do not have leprosy.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended treatment for leprosy is MDT (multi-drug therapy) - rifampicin, clofazimine and dapsone. MDT is highly effective and available to all countries free of charge from WHO Geneva. See the WHO Leprosy website http://www.who.int/lep for details.
Your question is confusing. Leprosy is the condition or disease caused by two bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. These two microorgansims are obviously microscopic. Size is of little issue.
White lesions on skin. You will not feel a pain.
Some people are genetically resistant to leprosy, probably and no matter what, they do not get leprosy. Other with tuberculous type of leprosy have high resistance to leprosy. Those with lepromatous type of leprosy have least resistance to leprosy germs. The intermediate leprosy type have intermediate resistance to leprosy germs. Body reacts to leprosy by trying to kill the leprosy causing germs. There is an inflammatory response.
Leprosy itself is just a disease. It is a contagious disease that can spread if not treated and controlled.
Seventy percent of all cases are found in just three countries: India, Indonesia, and Myanamar (Burma).
no
leprosy is a pandemic disease