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I would think the short answer is because it's physically disfiguring. I just finished reading a great book on the leper colony on Molokai and I would say that fear of the disease has greatly decreased with the knowledge that we've acquired and of course, having a cure makes it far less scary than when there was no cure. Part of the issue is the way the disease manifests itself, and part of the former problem was that people didn't know how it was passed from person to person. Like most everything, knowledge is the cure for fear. Oh, and for the record it's now called Hansen's disease, yet another way to try and make it seem less scary.
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∙ 13y agoBecause of the disabling deformities associated with it, leprosy has been considered one of the most dreaded diseases since biblical times.
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What disease has cause more death?
The black death (plague) it killed 70% of the population in Brema, and even more in other places) and leprosy
What is the medical term meaning Hansen's Disease?
Hansen's Disease is the medical term. But a more common term is Leprosy.
How many people die from leprosy a year?
You don't really die from leprosy but the diseases that make the body weakened and/or the problems with this disease that form other diseases.With proper and EARLY treatment death can be prevented and now there is even a cure for this disease.Technology has come along way since people dying from leprosy.But do remember the disease is contagious, highly contagious.Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/How_can_you_die_from_leprosy#ixzz1DxzEdiX7
How can you die from leprosy?
You don't really die from leprosy but the diseases that make the body weakened and/or the problems with this disease that form other diseases. With proper and EARLY treatment death can be prevented and now there is even a cure for this disease. Technology has come along way since people dying from leprosy. But do remember the disease is contagious, highly contagious. Here is a website actually a few of them where you can learn even more on this disease. http://www.webspawner.com/users/prashan/ http://www.who.int/lep/en/ http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/leprosy-10651 It is now also known as Hansen's Disease as well. This link will give you a whole bunch of links on the drugs and other information on leprosy through WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=leprosy&sourceType=undefined
Were North Korea and South Korea fearful of each other?
It appeared the South Koreans were more fearful of the North Koreans.
What is comparative and superlative degrees of fearful?
more fearful, most fearful
Do leprosy still exist until now?
Leprosy or Hansen's disease is a chronic disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Whether and where leprosy existed in ancient times is difficult to determine. There is no direct evidence that the Children of Israel, when in the land of Goshen, suffered from leprosy, but it is of interest to note an article by Yeoli which tells of the finding of a clay jar in a section of the Amenophis III temple. On this jar is depicted a face which is very similar to that of a sufferer from lepromatous leprosy, and, for comparison, alongside the photograph of the jar have been placed two pictures showing advanced nodular leprosy as seen today. In January 2002, the World Health Organization announced leprosy no longer constituted a global public health problem. The difference is that now leprosy is curable.AnswerLeprosy was a disease that caused people to become outcasts in ancient and historical times. Not knowing the cause, it was variously believed to be a hereditary disease, a curse, or a punishment from God. Leper colonies, including one in Hawaii, have been common place. In current times, the disease is more understood Nerve damage, disfigurement and disability are managed by current drugs and a vaccine is being sought.
Who is most at risk for TB?
emos that is totally incorrect including for the people who are learning about this, people who are most at risk are the people in these contents .Asia, Africa and south amercia. it is very rare everywhere else. And other people who at most risk are people who have a parent sister or brother that has leprosy. It is transmited by sneezing or coughing droplets. hope this was any help
What is the treatment for leprosy?
Taking antibacterial medications for 6 months up to a year will cure the disease. Taking 2 or more drugs such as Rifampicinand Dapsone is the standard cure.
How do you test for leprosy?
For (Least severe) Tuberculoid Leprosy:First you may have one flat, white patch with slightly raised red edges.More patches appear, first looking red and inflamed before growing and turning white in the centerEdges of patches are uneven and asymmetrical.The patches have a loss in sensation, feeling numb or not feeling anything at all. That is the nerve damage inside of the tissue.Patches are limited to certain areasFor (Most severe) Lepromatous Leprosy:Affects more areas, including face, eyes, nose, and testicles.Enlarged peripheral nerves (outer nerves, those of the limbs).Skin lesions can be larger and more inflamed.Can cause deformation if left for long periods without being treated.Damage is IRREVERSIBLE!!! There are other forms of leprosy that are a mix of these two types or a more severe version of Tuberculoid leprosy. Leprosy can be easily mistaken for other diseases and infections. If it does not go away and you are concerned you may have leprosy, seek a dermatologist immediately.At the same time, leprosy is a very rare disease and is very hard to catch. Lepromatous Leprosy is most contagious. It is believed to be spread through droplets from oral and nasal cavities, and not through sexual contact or pregnancy. The incubation period for leprosy is 1-7 years, meaning that symptoms will not be present during that time. Many people have been in close contact with or worked in leper colonies and never caught the disease. It is treatable with antibiotics, regimens lasting anywhere from 6-24 months depending on severity of the leprosy.
What are facts about leprosy?
-Leprosy occurs in armadillos as well -Men are twice as likely to catch leprosy than women -In some folklore, they believe if you catch leprosy then your limbs will fall off That's all I know, so if anyone else knows some more, don't be afraid to add it.
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.
