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Leprosy .
Leprosy - To teach when it is unclean, and when it is clean: this is the law of leprosy. (Leviticus 14.57)
Yes
Much of what was called leprosy in the Old Testament most likely was not the same disease.
Yes, Leprosy and Hansen's disease are the same. However, the leprosy of the Bible evidently is NOT the same as present-day 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.
lepromatous leprosy
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.
Seventy to eighty percent of all leprosy cases are of the Seventy to eighty percent of all leprosy cases are of the tuberculoid type.
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.
This type of leprosy is also called the multibacillary (MB) leprosy, because of the presence of large numbers of bacteria.