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How long does it take for the symptoms of lepromatous leprosy to develop?
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∙ 13y ago
Probably because of the slow growth of the bacillus, lepromatous leprosy develops even more slowly, taking an average of eight years for the initial lesions to appear.
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How long does it take for the symptoms of tuberculoid leprosy to develop?
On an average, it takes four years for the symptoms of tuberculoid leprosy to develop.
How do you test for leprosy?
For (Least severe) Tuberculoid Leprosy:First you may have one flat, white patch with slightly raised red edges.More patches appear, first looking red and inflamed before growing and turning white in the centerEdges of patches are uneven and asymmetrical.The patches have a loss in sensation, feeling numb or not feeling anything at all. That is the nerve damage inside of the tissue.Patches are limited to certain areasFor (Most severe) Lepromatous Leprosy:Affects more areas, including face, eyes, nose, and testicles.Enlarged peripheral nerves (outer nerves, those of the limbs).Skin lesions can be larger and more inflamed.Can cause deformation if left for long periods without being treated.Damage is IRREVERSIBLE!!! There are other forms of leprosy that are a mix of these two types or a more severe version of Tuberculoid leprosy. Leprosy can be easily mistaken for other diseases and infections. If it does not go away and you are concerned you may have leprosy, seek a dermatologist immediately.At the same time, leprosy is a very rare disease and is very hard to catch. Lepromatous Leprosy is most contagious. It is believed to be spread through droplets from oral and nasal cavities, and not through sexual contact or pregnancy. The incubation period for leprosy is 1-7 years, meaning that symptoms will not be present during that time. Many people have been in close contact with or worked in leper colonies and never caught the disease. It is treatable with antibiotics, regimens lasting anywhere from 6-24 months depending on severity of the leprosy.
Can a female with chlamydia be asymptomatic for months and then get symptoms?
It's possible to develop symptoms after having chlamydia for a long time.
How long does the average persons leprosy lasts?
leprosy one year 654
How can you leprosy?
As against popular belief leprosy is not contagious. It takes long physical contact or use of cloths and bedsheets with the patient of leprosy to get the disease.
How is Leprosy treated today?
leprosy is being treated well and their medicine costs £21 each. A helping organisation is Lepra. People with leprosy take this medicine daily for as long as they need,
A disease or symptom that last for a long time?
· leprosy
How long is the treatment for leprosy?
Depending on the type of leprosy, the time required for treatment may vary from six months to two years or more.
How long does asbestosis take to develop?
Symptoms of the disease do not usually appear until 15-20 years after initial exposure to asbestos
How long does the average person last?
leprosy one year 654
What are the symptoms of long term trachoma?
If the infection is not treated, the follicles develop into large yellow or gray pimples, and small blood vessels develop inside the cornea. In most cases, both eyes are infected.
What type of doctors treat leprosy?
tuberculous
