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How does leprosy effect your body?
it can destroy your lungs and kill you slowy
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.
What is the death rate of Leprosy?
None. Leprosy doesn't kill anyone. The only way a death can occur is infection through the nodules which is very rare to begin with. These nodules only occur in the form of leprosy Lepromatous which is the most damaging.
Can leprosy kill you if left untreated?
Leprosy is lethal if you can't get it treated because your body parts start to fall of and your body falls apart.Ps joshua bolton is awsome
Why do you have leprosy?
I do not have leprosy.
Is leprosy in people the same as leprosy in houses?
no
Is leprosy a epidemic or pandemic?
leprosy is a pandemic disease
What is a slogan on leprosy?
LEPROSY "worse than acne)
Can you catch leprosy from a cockroach?
No you can not catch leprosy by a cockroach.
Is leprosy bacillus the microbe for leprosy?
No, it is called Mycobacterium leprae!http://www.medicinenet.com/leprosy/page2.htm#causes
What is leprosy nickname?
Another name for leprosy is Hansen's disease.
Can leprosy effect your skin?
yes. leprosy does effect your skin
