Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease. It is caused by Mycobaterium leprae and was discovered in 1873 by G. A. Hansen.
Leprosy is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis
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.
I do not have leprosy.
no
LEPROSY "worse than acne)
No you can not catch leprosy by a cockroach.
leprosy is a pandemic disease
No, it is called Mycobacterium leprae!http://www.medicinenet.com/leprosy/page2.htm#causes
Another name for leprosy is Hansen's disease.
leprosy causes your skin to rot away.
yes. leprosy does effect your skin
People who are in immediate contact with the leprosy patient should be tested for leprosy.
Leprosy was discovered in 1873 by G. H. Armauer Hansen. He made a discovery of the agent that causes leprosy which is known as mycobacterium leprae.