Leprosy

When leprosy attacks nerves in the legs it interrupts communication of sensation in the feet. Swelling and thickening of limbs especially ankles and.

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. This is because of a good immune response. M leprae multiplies slowly and the incubation period of the disease on average is 5. It is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and is contagious which means that it can be passed.

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. If the facial nerve is affected a.

Leprosy disease has affected people on every continent. Specific symptoms and treatment depend on the type of leprosy. Lepromatous LL leprosy is the multibacillary form defined by.

With your help we sent 25000 to Cebu. Leprosy is actually not that infectious. Leprosy is defined by the number and type of skin sores you have.

Early symptoms of nasal stuffiness discharge and bleeding. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by a bacillus Mycobacterium leprae. Tuberculoid leprosy is also.

Leprosy is a disease that causes severe scarring skin sores and nerve damage in the limbs. It can affect the nerves skin eyes and. 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.

On December 16 2021 super-typhoon Rai struck the Philippines eastern islands including Cebu. Leprosy also called Hansen disease is a disorder known since ancient times. The feet can then be damaged by untended wounds and infection.

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 Fact Sheet Africa Health Organisation