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A death sentence.
If you caught it, there was NO cure for it at
the time. If you had it people would
automatically stay as far as possible away from
you. It was a horrible disease.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 16y agoThe cure for Leprosy was not known during the Middle Ages and the treatment prescribed was usually isolation.
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∙ 15y agoThe now bath spa helped to cure a young boy called bladud and his pigs in 1237
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∙ 12y agoHistorically leprosy was treated by going to the high priest and getting approved to bathing in the river.
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Who had the first leprosy?
Unknown. Leprosy goes back to ancient times.
What is key in controlling leprosy?
By early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of infected individuals, even a disease as ancient as leprosy can be controlled.
Who discovered chaulmoogra nut oil a treatment for leprosy?
ancient chinese people
What diseases were there in prehistoric times?
In prehistoric times, diseases such as tuberculosis, syphilis, leprosy, and dental cavities were present. Evidence from skeletal remains and archaeological studies provide insights into the health challenges faced by ancient populations.
Discoverer of leprosy?
Leprosy is now called Hansen's Disease after Armauer Hansen the Norwegian who discovered the bacterium that caused it (Mycobacterium leprae) in Norway in 1873. In fact, it was the very first bacterium that caused a human disease to be discovered.
Do leprosy still exist until now?
Leprosy or Hansen's disease is a chronic disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Whether and where leprosy existed in ancient times is difficult to determine. There is no direct evidence that the Children of Israel, when in the land of Goshen, suffered from leprosy, but it is of interest to note an article by Yeoli which tells of the finding of a clay jar in a section of the Amenophis III temple. On this jar is depicted a face which is very similar to that of a sufferer from lepromatous leprosy, and, for comparison, alongside the photograph of the jar have been placed two pictures showing advanced nodular leprosy as seen today. In January 2002, the World Health Organization announced leprosy no longer constituted a global public health problem. The difference is that now leprosy is curable.AnswerLeprosy was a disease that caused people to become outcasts in ancient and historical times. Not knowing the cause, it was variously believed to be a hereditary disease, a curse, or a punishment from God. Leper colonies, including one in Hawaii, have been common place. In current times, the disease is more understood Nerve damage, disfigurement and disability are managed by current drugs and a vaccine is being sought.
Why do you have leprosy?
I do not have leprosy.
How did the ancient greek change the ways in which people dealt with legal issuesl?
bob
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.
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)
