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What mammals can have leprosy?
Humans and armadillos are they only mammals known to be affected by leprosy.
Who did leprosy affect the most during medieval times?
Leprosy along with other diseases affected the poor population the most. But when they became sick they could easily spread it to the higher classes. Since the lower class worked as servants it was easy for them to give it to their masters.
What is the connection between color blindness and leprosy?
Red/green color blindness may slightly increase an affected person's chances of contracting leprosy.
How many people were affected with leprosy in 1995?
In 1995, there were approximately 1.1 million reported cases of leprosy worldwide. The disease was more prevalent in countries such as India, Brazil, and Indonesia, which accounted for a significant proportion of the cases. Efforts to control and eliminate leprosy have since improved, leading to a decrease in the number of affected individuals.
What segment of the population is affected by autism?
More than 1 in 90 newborn boys will be affected by ASD, or autism spectrum disorder. It is now the most commonly diagnosed cause of mental retardation.
What organs are affected by leprosy?
Skin, nerves, Limbs, Eyes, mucosa of Upper respiratory tract.
Who started the leprosy mission?
The Leprosy Mission was founded by Dr. William H. W. McAlister in 1874 in India. He aimed to provide care and support for individuals affected by leprosy, a disease that was heavily stigmatized at the time. The organization has since expanded its mission globally, focusing on healing, rehabilitation, and advocacy for those impacted by leprosy.
What is a slogan for Leprosy?
"Embrace Hope, End Stigma: Together Against Leprosy." This slogan emphasizes the importance of compassion and understanding while highlighting the collective effort needed to combat the misconceptions surrounding the disease. It encourages unity in raising awareness and supporting those affected by leprosy.
What does the nerve damage caused by leprosy result in?
Destruction of the nerve endings causes the affected areas to lose sensation.
What is population distribution usually greatly affected by?
Population distribution is usually greatly affected by what?
What animal population was not affected by an increase is the krill population?
There are a couple of animal populations that were not affected by an increase is the krill population. Cobras were not affected.
Why do you have leprosy?
I do not have leprosy.
