Leprosy

On December 16 2021 super-typhoon Rai struck the Philippines eastern islands including Cebu. It is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and is contagious which means that it can be passed.

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. Specific symptoms and treatment depend on the type of leprosy. With your help we sent 25000 to. Leprosy Definition Leprosy is a slowly progressing bacterial infection that affects the skin peripheral nerves in the hands and feet and mucous membranes of the nose throat and.

Leprosy disease has affected people on every continent. Leprosy is a disease that causes severe scarring skin sores and nerve damage in the limbs. Leprosy is defined by the number and type of skin sores you have.

The feet can then be damaged by untended wounds and infection. Leprosy also called Hansen disease is a disorder known since ancient times. Tuberculoid leprosy is also.

If the facial nerve is affected a. Swelling and thickening of limbs especially ankles and. Early symptoms of nasal stuffiness discharge and bleeding.

Leprosy is actually not that. Lepromatous LL leprosy is the multibacillary form defined by. When leprosy attacks nerves in the legs it interrupts communication of sensation in the feet.

Leprosy also known as Hansens disease is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae a microorganism that has a predilection for the skin and nervesThe. Hansens Disease Leprosy Hansens disease also known as leprosy is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. Someone with this type of leprosy usually has mild symptoms developing only a few sores.

It can affect the nerves skin eyes and. This is because of a good immune response.

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