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The cause of leprosy is an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Mycobacterium leprae are part of the family Mycobacteriaceae. This is the same family as the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). Mycobacterium leprae grow slowly and mainly affect the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. It can also affect the:
- Eyes
- Muscles
- Bones
- Testes.
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What is the english word for the disease korh?
Leprosy
What does the word ' lepraphobia' mean?
Lepraphobia - fear of leprosy
Which is worse lupus or leprosy?
Probably leprosy. I mean, I think Lupus is a kind of cancer. Leprosy on the other hand, I've seen pics of people with this disease and it's just absolutely horrific.
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?
no
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
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 another name for lepromatous leprosy?
This type of leprosy is also called the multibacillary (MB) leprosy, because of the presence of large numbers of bacteria.
