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What antibiotics are used to treat Leprosy?
Leprosy, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, is primarily treated with a combination of antibiotics known as multidrug therapy (MDT). The standard regimen includes rifampicin, dapsone, and clofazimine. Rifampicin is effective in killing the bacteria, while dapsone and clofazimine help prevent resistance and manage the disease. Treatment typically lasts for six months to a year, depending on the severity of the infection.
Can leprosy be caused by lifestyle choices?
Leprosy is not caused by lifestyle choices. Leprosy is a contagious disease that affects the skin. Contagious diseases aren't caused by lifestyle choices, however the person may be at higher risk.
How can severe ulcers caused by leprosy be treated?
Severe ulcers caused by leprosy may be treated surgically with small skin grafts.
Does the Leprosy virus have any weaknesses?
Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) is not caused by a virus, it is caused by a bacterium (Mycobacterium leprae) and is easily cured with antibiotics.
What is a infectious disease caused by bacteria?
Leprosy
Is leprosy caused by lifestyle choices?
In 99% of cases, no. Leprosy is caused by airborne contraction. Poor lifestyle choices may increase chance of illness. Almost everyone with leprosy has no control over it unless with the help of a physician.
What are causetive pathogen of leprosy?
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
Do iguanas cause leprosy?
No, iguanas do not cause leprosy. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, which primarily affects humans. While iguanas can carry certain bacteria and parasites, there is no evidence linking them to the transmission of leprosy.
What is the medical term for the disease?
leprosy which is caused by the bacterium mycobacterium leproe
How does a person lose their sense of touch?
its caused by a disease called leprosy
Which of these is a human disease caused by a fungus anthrax leprosy chickenpox ringworm?
ringworm
Is leprosy a genetic disease?
Known as Hansen's Disease, it is not genetic, but caused by an organism.
