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Where is leprosy most commend at?
I'm pretty sure leprosy is most common in Africa.
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 most common injury from leprosy?
Expolosian
What misinformation may be in the Bible about leprosy?
Much of what was called leprosy in the Old Testament most likely was not the same disease.
Are all white people lepers?
No, that is not true. Leprosy is a bacterial infection that can affect people of any race or ethnicity. It is important to be informed about leprosy so as not to perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
Why do you have leprosy?
I do not have leprosy.
What is the most common injury done when catching leprosy?
DEATH!
What is the death rate of Leprosy?
None. Leprosy doesn't kill anyone. The only way a death can occur is infection through the nodules which is very rare to begin with. These nodules only occur in the form of leprosy Lepromatous which is the most damaging.
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.
What kingdom is leprosy classified in?
Leprosy is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, which is classified in the kingdom Bacteria. This bacterium is part of the phylum Actinobacteria and is known for its slow growth and ability to affect the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes in humans. Leprosy is primarily characterized by skin lesions and nerve damage, leading to disability if untreated.
What is leprosy mean in English?
The cause of leprosy is an infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Mycobacterium leprae are part of the family Mycobacteriaceae. This is the same family as the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). Mycobacterium leprae grow slowly and mainly affect the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. It can also affect the:EyesMusclesBonesTestes.
What drugs are combined for in multidrug therapy for leprosy?
Multidrug therapy for leprosy combines dapsone, rifampin (Rifadin; also known as rifampicin), and clofazimine (Lamprene), all of which are powerful antibacterial drugs.
