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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.
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∙ 13y agoIn tuberculoid leprosy (TT), the milder form of the disease, the body's immune cells attempt to seal off the infection from the rest of the body by surrounding the offending pathogen.
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How does leprosy effect your body?
it can destroy your lungs and kill you slowy
What common disease makes body parts fall off?
Leprosy
What serious infection can develop if leprosy is not treated properly?
Gangrene may occur from the inadequate treatment of leprosy, causing body tissue to die and become deformed.
What happens if leprosy is left untreated?
It can spread and effect the other organs in your body.
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
How does the body react to pathogens?
the body does not react well to bacteria. It can be harmful to your body and can start disease
Why do you have leprosy?
I do not have leprosy.
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 first signs of lepromatous leprosy?
Lepromatous leprosy is characterized by a chronic stuffy nose due to invasion of the mucous membranes, and the presence of nodules and lesions all over the body and face.
Is leprosy in people the same as leprosy in houses?
no
What can cause total body NUMBNESS?
Two common causes would be psychosomatic disorders or the disease, Leprosy.
Is leprosy a epidemic or pandemic?
leprosy is a pandemic disease
