0
What potential danger results from nerve damage caused by leprosy?
GaleEncyofMedicine
The loss of sensation in the fingers and toes increases the risk of injury.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the pathophysiology of leprosy?
Immune mediated response to the Lepra bacillus results in tissue damage and destruction
What does the nerve damage caused by leprosy result in?
Destruction of the nerve endings causes the affected areas to lose sensation.
How can leprosy kill you?
It causes nerve damage!
What is the damage rate for leprosy?
3 broken legs/hr
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 damage is done to the skin from tuberculoid leprosy?
The skin becomes dry and discolored and loses its sensitivity.
Addison disease results from underactivity of the?
Addison's disease results from damage to the adrenal glands. This causes under activity of the adrenal cortex with low or no production of the steroid hormones. It is caused by tuberculosis, amyloidosis, severe septicaemia, and damage to the adrenal glands during abdominal surgery. Long term steroid supplements are need to manage this condition.
What is the scientific name for leprosy?
The scientific name for leprosy is Mycobacterium leprae. It is a slow-growing bacterium that affects the skin and nerves, causing skin lesions and nerve damage in severe cases.
What is the potential damage to the environment if the Tonkin snub nosed monkey were to become extinct?
None. Sad loss but no appreciable change in the environment beyond that which caused the extinction.
Why is anemia a precaution for the use of paracetamol?
Anemia is a precaution for the use of paracetamol due to its potential to cause liver damage. There are types of anemia which are caused by liver disease.
Why do you have a speed limit?
Speed limits are imposed to minimize accidents and the damage caused by accidents. When a car is going slower there is less potential for death to occur in an accident.
What damage did the valdivia earthquake cause?
The valdivia earthquake caused a lot of damage. But I am not sure what kind of damage it caused.
