Prolonged stay with the patient of tuberculous leprosy is probably necessary to transmit the infection. Like staying together in hostel, sharing the clothes and using the bed for sleeping is needed to transmit the infection. A patient of lepromatous leprosy is probably identified and such close contact is not there. So they do-not transmit the infection often.
Gangrene may occur from the inadequate treatment of leprosy, causing body tissue to die and become deformed.
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Much of what was called leprosy in the Old Testament most likely was not the same disease.
The story may be read in 2 Kings 5. For his deceit, Elizha's servant, Gehazi received Naaman's leprosy as well as his descendants.
Opinion only: There are two types of leprosy: tuberculoid and lepromatous. Both forms cause skin sores and peripheral nerve damage; however, tuberculoid is less severe than lepromatous leprosy. (Source: Natural Standard International Research) Management of leprosy is aimed at stopping infection and minimizing potential physical deformities. First-line antibiotics used to eliminate organisms include dapsone, rifampicin and clofazimine. Varying regimens are used depending on the type of leprosy and the severity of infection. This may be a combination of two or three antibiotics given over varying lengths of time. Other antibiotics include minocycline, ofloxacin and clarithromycin. Patient education is paramount. Leprosy can be cured, but it is essential to take the full course of medication.
This may be because there are multiple factors involved, different disorders with different pathologies, or a combination of both contributing to the condition.
Severe ulcers caused by leprosy may be treated surgically with small skin grafts.
The milder tubercular form of leprosy may be transmitted by insect carriers or by contact with infected soil.
Depending on the type of leprosy, the time required for treatment may vary from six months to two years or more.
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
Leprosy is not caused by lifestyle choices. Leprosy is a contagious disease that affects the skin. Contagious diseases aren't caused by lifestyle choices, however the person may be at higher risk.