What carries leprosy?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 5/9/2023

Qualifying it as a zoonosis, "naturally acquired" leprosy (caused by the bacteria "Mycobacterium leprae" and "Mycobacterium lepromatosis") has been reported in populations of the wild nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), three species of non-human primates (chimpanzees [Pan troglodytes], sooty mangabey monkeys [Cercocebus atys], and cynomolgus macaques [Macaca fascicularis], as well as humans.

"Naturally acquired" murine leprosy has been reported in rats, mice, and cats, but not in humans or any other species, so it does not qualify as a zoonosis.

Lewis Treutel ∙

Lvl 10

∙ 2y ago

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What is a leper?

A leper is a person who has leprosy, a chronic infectious disease that affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. Historically, lepers were socially stigmatized and isolated from the rest of society.

Why do you have leprosy?

I do not have leprosy.

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?

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 a epidemic or pandemic?

leprosy is a pandemic disease

Is leprosy bacillus the microbe for leprosy?

No, it is called Mycobacterium leprae!http://www.medicinenet.com/leprosy/page2.htm#causes

Who does leprosy attack?

leprosy causes your skin to rot away.

Can leprosy effect your skin?

yes. leprosy does effect your skin

What is leprosy nickname?

Another name for leprosy is Hansen's disease.

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.

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