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Today it is not as common as it was hundreds of years ago. It is found mostly in areas of closely packed villages with low sanitary. It is thought to spread by armadillos. Not to worry though, around 95% of humans born are naturally immune to the disease. So, today it is not very common, though it is contagious so just be careful in little villages with low medical services. Again dont worry treatment for the disease can be as low as a few weeks.
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Did Mother Teresa have leprosy?
Mother Teresa did not have leprosy. However, she did contract tuberculosis as well as malaria while working in India.
Where is leprosy most commend at?
I'm pretty sure leprosy is most common in Africa.
What is the most common injury from leprosy?
Expolosian
What is the cause of Leprosy?
Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae
What is the most common injury done when catching leprosy?
DEATH!
What kind of devices can prevent some deformities from leprosy?
Prefabricated standardized splints are available and are extremely effective in correcting and preventing certain common deformities in leprosy.
How leprosy is spread?
Leprosy is caused by the bacteria Microbacterum leprae.A person needs to be genetically susceptible to the infection to contract leprosy. Over 90% of the human population is naturally resistant to this infection. Those that are infected, it is believed they acquired the disease by inhaling infected respiratory droplets spread from another infected person
What is the Hanson's disease commonly known as?
The common name for Hanson's disease is - Leprosy.
Why do you have leprosy?
I do not have leprosy.
Is Leprosy a Pandemic or an Epidemic?
Leprosy itself is just a disease. It is a contagious disease that can spread if not treated and controlled.
What were some common desieses in medievil Europe?
Leprosy, malaria, the measles, and smallpox are some examples.
What is the diagnosis for leprosy?
The diagnosis for leprosy is to take a sample of the lesions on the skin and check to see if Mycobacterium leprae (gram+ bacilli) will grow. However, the most common one is by clinical (what is seen) methods.
