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Unknown. Leprosy goes back to ancient times.
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Why do you have leprosy?
I do not have 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.
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
Discoverer of leprosy?
Leprosy is now called Hansen's Disease after Armauer Hansen the Norwegian who discovered the bacterium that caused it (Mycobacterium leprae) in Norway in 1873. In fact, it was the very first bacterium that caused a human disease to be discovered.
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.
What are first signs of lepromatous leprosy?
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.
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.
