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A bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae causes leprosy.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt is also called as Hansen's disease caused by M leprae. It is an obligatory intracellular bacilli.Nasal droplet infection,contact with infected soil and even with insect vector can cause it
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Who does leprosy attack?
leprosy causes your skin to rot away.
Is leprosy bacillus the microbe for leprosy?
No, it is called Mycobacterium leprae!http://www.medicinenet.com/leprosy/page2.htm#causes
How did leprosy get its name?
G.A. Hansenin discovered the bacillus that causes leprosy.
What appearance does the Mycobacterium leprae that causes leprosy have?
The organism that causes leprosy is a rod-shaped bacterium called Mycobacterium leprae.
What is the behavior of the organism that causes lepromatous leprosy?
In lepromatous leprosy, the organism multiplies freely in the skin.
How can leprosy kill you?
It causes nerve damage!
When was leprosy discovered?
Leprosy was discovered in 1873 by G. H. Armauer Hansen. He made a discovery of the agent that causes leprosy which is known as mycobacterium leprae.
What is Hansen's disease also known as?
it's leprosy!! :D I'm in microbiology and it is the disease of the week. the organism that causes it is called mycobacterium leprae
What occurs if leprosy is not treated properly?
Inadequate care causes infection of open wounds.
Does leprosy leave permnent damage?
Yes, leprosy causes permanent loss of feeling in limbs, leaving the person more vulnerable to accidentally hurting themselves. This can cause permanent damage.
What can cause total body NUMBNESS?
Two common causes would be psychosomatic disorders or the disease, Leprosy.
Why do you have leprosy?
I do not have leprosy.
