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it was/is a skin disease where if you touch a person with it you will get it too. In The Bible times there was no cure so the people who had it had to live together away from the city- they were not allowed to enter the city gates.

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What woman in the Bible had leprosy?

Miriam.


What is the dreaded skin disease of the Bible?

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What disease was called unclean in the bible?

Leprosy - To teach when it is unclean, and when it is clean: this is the law of leprosy. (Leviticus 14.57)


Is Hansen's disease the same as the leprosy in the Bible?

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What misinformation may be in the Bible about leprosy?

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Is Necrotizing fasciitis same as the leprosy?

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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.


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lepromatous leprosy


What is the significance of the cure for leprosy in the Bible?

The cure for leprosy in the Bible is significant because it demonstrates the power of faith and the ability of God to heal even the most severe illnesses. It also symbolizes the idea of spiritual cleansing and redemption, as leprosy was often associated with sin and impurity in biblical times. The healing of leprosy in the Bible serves as a powerful example of God's mercy and compassion towards those who are suffering.


How many of all leprosy cases are of the tuberculoid type?

Seventy to eighty percent of all leprosy cases are of the Seventy to eighty percent of all leprosy cases are of the tuberculoid type.


What is the effectiveness of the Bible cure for leprosy in modern medical practices?

The Bible cure for leprosy, which involves rituals and prayers, is not considered effective in modern medical practices. Leprosy is now treated with antibiotics and other medical interventions that have been proven to be more successful in curing the disease.


What is another name for lepromatous leprosy?

This type of leprosy is also called the multibacillary (MB) leprosy, because of the presence of large numbers of bacteria.