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Much of what was called leprosy in the Old Testament most likely was not the same disease.
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What woman in the Bible had leprosy?
Miriam.
What is the dreaded skin disease of the Bible?
Leprosy .
What disease was called unclean in the bible?
Leprosy - To teach when it is unclean, and when it is clean: this is the law of leprosy. (Leviticus 14.57)
Is Hansen's disease the same as the leprosy in the Bible?
Yes
Is Necrotizing fasciitis same as the leprosy?
Yes, Leprosy and Hansen's disease are the same. However, the leprosy of the Bible evidently is NOT the same as present-day leprosy.
When was the first documented case of Leprosy?
It is mentioned in the Bible but the earliest known physical case of Leprosy is a 4000 year old skeleton found in India in 2009.
Where is inflammation in The Bible?
Inflammation in the KJV Bible is found in Leviticus 12.38 and in Deuteronomy 28.22, and refers to the site on the body of a leprosy sore.
When Naaman was cured of his leprosy to what liar was the leprosy given?
The story may be read in 2 Kings 5. For his deceit, Elizha's servant, Gehazi received Naaman's leprosy as well as his descendants.
Which disease is mentioned most in the bible?
I suppose leprosy is the disease most mentioned in the Bible. Also God punished Miriam, (Numbers 2.10), and king Uzziah,(2 Chronicles 26.19), and Gehazi, (2 Kings 5.27), with leprosy. Also Jesus healed many lepers.
How can severe ulcers caused by leprosy be treated?
Severe ulcers caused by leprosy may be treated surgically with small skin grafts.
How long is the treatment for leprosy?
Depending on the type of leprosy, the time required for treatment may vary from six months to two years or more.
How is the milder form of leprosy possibly transmitted?
The milder tubercular form of leprosy may be transmitted by insect carriers or by contact with infected soil.
