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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.
What are the symptoms for leprosy?
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Is leprosy painful?
One of the symptoms is severe pain
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
What are all the symptoms of leprosy?
Symptoms of leprosy occur very slowly and include loss on temperature sensation, and numbness. Once the disease progresses the sensations of touch are lost or decreased. Signs include eye damage, skin lesions, and painful ulcers.
What medical professional is qualified to make a diagnosis of leprosy?
The signs and symptoms characteristic of leprosy can be easily identified by a health worker after a short training period.
If you touch someone with leprosy do you get straightaway or does it take time?
It is not certain that if you touch someone with leprosy you will even get it. Though the chances are extremely high, you might not even get it. If you do end up getting it, though, it will take time for the leprosy to start showing its symptoms. You do not get leprosy immediately.
What is the difference between leprosy and diphtheria?
These two diseases are caused by different infectious organisms and have different symptoms and different modes of transmission. The only real similarity is that they are both serious diseases.
How are diagnoses of TT leprosy made?
In cases of TT leprosy, a diagnosis is made based on the clinical signs and symptoms, the type and distribution of skin lesions, and history of having lived in an endemic area.
Does leprosy have symptoms?
Yes, leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, has symptoms that primarily affect the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. Common symptoms include skin lesions, numbness in affected areas, muscle weakness, and damage to the peripheral nerves. These symptoms can lead to significant physical disabilities if not treated promptly. Early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics can effectively manage the disease and prevent complications.
How long does it take for the symptoms of lepromatous leprosy to develop?
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.
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.
