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Yes, but not like they used to. Years ago, before there were medications to treat (and often cure) leprosy, this disease caused its victims endless suffering, and caused society great fear. People used to believe leprosy was a punishment for sin, but actually, it is an infectious disease caused by a slow-growing bacteria. These days, leprosy is called Hansen's Disease, and with early detection and the right medications, it is very treatable. In the west, there are few cases today; but in some third-world countries, there are still places where many people get it. The disease is highly communicable and easy to spread, and these locations often have such problems as poor sanitation, as well as a lack of doctors who could detect the disease early. In impoverished areas in India, the Philippines, and parts of Africa, there are still people with leprosy; often, they are isolated and stigmatized, rather than treated. Untreated leprosy results in contorted and deformed hands and feet, as well as blindness.
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What is the birth name of Julien Lepers?
Julien Lepers's birth name is Ronan Lepers.
When was Julien Lepers born?
Julien Lepers was born on August 12, 1949, in Paris, France.
What is the cure of the ten lepers an example of?
That out of the ten lepers only one came back to thank Jesus
Did the number of lepers in Luke have significance?
No.
Are all white people lepers?
no
Who were the unclean in Jesus time?
They were the lepers.
Why were lepers outcasts?
Lepers, or those infected with leprosy, were outcasts partly out of fear and partly out of necessity. Although rare, leprosy can be spread from person to person. Isolating lepers would thus prevent the vulnerable members of a population (as much as 5 percent) from contracting it. The fear element comes from both the physical appearance of lepers, and the fear of contracting leprosy.
What is collective noun for lepers?
The is no collective noun for lepers. They are called patients and a Doctor Who specializes in treating Hansen's Disease might refer to them as his/her practice. Because lepers are people, any collective noun for people can be used, such a group, crowd, family, etc.
What id the collective noun of lepers?
The is no collective noun for lepers. They are called patients and a doctor who specializes in treating Hansen's Disease might refer to them as his/her practice. Because lepers are people, any collective noun for people can be used, such a group, crowd, family, etc.
How many books in the bible mention lepers?
4
How did farther Damien help people?
Father Damein helped the lepers of Kalaupapa leper colony. Before Father Damein arrived at the colony lepers were dropped of on the peninsula that is still inhabited on Molokai. The lepers then migrated to the base of the sea cliffs that stand over two hundred thousand feet high. Father Damein went of his own accord to the Kalaupapa leper colony and built houses, theaters, and churches for the lepers. After having contact with the lepers a mycrobacterium lepre (the germ that causes leprosy) was implanted in his skin and he came down with leprosy to die from it later.
People Jesus cured who were outcasts?
Lepers. Lepers were outcasts because of the disease leprosy from which they suffered. People believed leprosy to be highly contagious and so avoided people who had it for fear of catching it.
