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How does the body react to leprosy?
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.
Which is worse lupus or leprosy?
Probably leprosy. I mean, I think Lupus is a kind of cancer. Leprosy on the other hand, I've seen pics of people with this disease and it's just absolutely horrific.
Do you get leprosy from armadillos?
yes..other terrible diseases too.. Saw it on "Billy the exterminator" Love that show...
How many people die from leprosy a year?
You don't really die from leprosy but the diseases that make the body weakened and/or the problems with this disease that form other diseases.With proper and EARLY treatment death can be prevented and now there is even a cure for this disease.Technology has come along way since people dying from leprosy.But do remember the disease is contagious, highly contagious.Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/How_can_you_die_from_leprosy#ixzz1DxzEdiX7
What are the social effects of leprosy?
Many people are very embarrassed if they have leprosy. They feel like are different and look different. Many people do not leave home as they think they will get looked on differently. this is the real answer not what that other person put : S
What are other names for leper?
Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease, if that helps
What happens if leprosy is left untreated?
It can spread and effect the other organs in your body.
What reading material is available on the link between Parkinson's disease and leprosy?
Buschman, E., and E. Skamene. "Linkage of Leprosy Susceptibility to Parkinson's Disease Genes." International Journal of Leprosy and Other Mycobacterial Diseases 72 (June 2004): 169-170.
How do you catch out a player?
if you're going out with a person and he's flirting with other people he is a player
What reading material is available on neuropathic pain in leprosy patients?
Stump, P. R., R. Baccarelli, L. H. Marciano, et al. "Neuropathic Pain in Leprosy Patients." International Journal of Leprosy and Other Mycobacterial Diseases 72 (June 2004): 134-148.
Does the vaccine for hepatitis b for infants cure hepatitisb?
No, it just prevents it before infection. If a person has a Hepatitis B infection there are other medications that are sometimes given.
How do you get leprosy?
It is caused by a bacteria (a rod-shaped bacillus) called Mycobacterium leprae and is spread by airborne droplets such as when someone coughs or sneezes. It appears possible that humans can contract the disease from armadillos as well.Leprosy (Hansen's disease) primarily attacks nerve cells, although the external skin lesions are the defining symptom. Besides humans, the other mammals that can contract leprosy are the chimpanzee, some monkey species, and the armadillo.
