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Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease. It is caused by Mycobaterium leprae and was discovered in 1873 by G. A. Hansen.
Leprosy is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis
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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.
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
Who does leprosy attack?
leprosy causes your skin to rot away.
Who else should be tested when a person is diagnosed with leprosy?
People who are in immediate contact with the leprosy patient should be tested for leprosy.
What is another name for lepromatous leprosy?
This type of leprosy is also called the multibacillary (MB) leprosy, because of the presence of large numbers of bacteria.
