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Humans and armadillos are they only mammals known to be affected by leprosy.
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Why do you have leprosy?
I do not have leprosy.
Do armadillos carry leprosy?
Yes. They are the only mammals besides Man known to be able to carry the leprosy virus. Recent research indicates that armadillos and human victims of leprosy are the only ones to naturally share a particular bacterium that can cause leprosy. Interestingly, not all species of armadillos seem to carry the virus. People in Texas and other southern U.S. States have been infected with the disease as a result of handling of nine-banded armadillos. This has not occurred whe people have handled the five-banded armadillo.
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)
Is leprosy a epidemic or pandemic?
leprosy is a pandemic disease
Can you catch leprosy from a cockroach?
No you can not catch leprosy by a cockroach.
Is leprosy bacillus the microbe for leprosy?
No, it is called Mycobacterium leprae!http://www.medicinenet.com/leprosy/page2.htm#causes
Can leprosy effect your skin?
yes. leprosy does effect your skin
Who does leprosy attack?
leprosy causes your skin to rot away.
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.
