Leprosy

Leprosy is actually not that infectious. Someone with this type of leprosy usually has mild symptoms developing only a few sores.

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. It can affect the nerves skin eyes and. This is because of a good immune response. Lepromatous LL leprosy is the multibacillary form defined by.

Specific symptoms and treatment depend on the type of leprosy. It is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and is contagious which means that it can be passed. Leprosy is a disease that causes severe scarring skin sores and nerve damage in the limbs.

The feet can then be damaged by untended wounds and infection. Leprosy disease has affected people on every continent. On December 16 2021 super-typhoon Rai struck the Philippines eastern islands including Cebu.

Swelling and thickening of limbs especially ankles and. With your help we sent 25000 to Cebu Skin Clinic in. Leprosy is defined by the number and type of skin sores you have.

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 eyes. 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. When leprosy attacks nerves in the legs it interrupts communication of sensation in the feet.

Leprosy also called Hansen disease is a disorder known since ancient times. Tuberculoid leprosy is also. Early symptoms of nasal stuffiness discharge and bleeding.

Home to our partner Cebu Skin Clinic. Hansens Disease Leprosy Hansens disease also known as leprosy is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae.

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