The infection is characterized by abnormal changes of the skin.
The characteristic feature of this disease is the appearance of large nodules or lesions all over the body and face.
Lepromatous leprosy is characterized by a chronic stuffy nose due to invasion of the mucous membranes, and the presence of nodules and lesions all over the body and face.
I do not have 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.
no
leprosy is a pandemic disease
LEPROSY "worse than acne)
No you can not catch leprosy by a cockroach.
No, it is called Mycobacterium leprae!http://www.medicinenet.com/leprosy/page2.htm#causes
Another name for leprosy is Hansen's disease.
yes. leprosy does effect your skin
leprosy causes your skin to rot away.
People who are in immediate contact with the leprosy patient should be tested for leprosy.