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Leprosy, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, has a very slow replication rate. It typically has a generation time of about 14 to 21 days, which is significantly slower than most bacteria. This slow growth contributes to the lengthy incubation period of the disease, which can range from several months to years before symptoms appear.
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Two diseases caused by acid fast bacteria?
Tuberculosis and leprosy are two diseases caused by acid fast bacteria.
Human diseases caused by acid fast bacteria?
diseases in the Mycobacterium genus Tuberculosis, leprosy etc.
Why do you have leprosy?
I do not have leprosy.
What is a acid fast disease?
Some diseases are leprosy ( M. leprae), tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis), and nocardiosis ( N. brasiliensis, N. asteroides). The acid fast stain is important in identifying bacteria in the genus Mycobacterium and Nocardia.M. tuberculosis
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
What is a slogan on leprosy?
LEPROSY "worse than acne)
Can you catch leprosy from a cockroach?
No you can not catch leprosy by a cockroach.
Is leprosy a epidemic or pandemic?
leprosy is a pandemic disease
Is leprosy bacillus the microbe for leprosy?
No, it is called Mycobacterium leprae!http://www.medicinenet.com/leprosy/page2.htm#causes
Why are the bacteria that cause leprosy referred to as acid-fast bacilli?
Because special staining techniques involving acids are required to view these bacteria under the microscope, they are referred to as acid-fast bacilli (AFB).
Who does leprosy attack?
leprosy causes your skin to rot away.
