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Leprosy (also called Hansen’s disease) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae (my-co-bak-TEER-ee-um LEP-pray). It can affect your eyes, skin, mucous membranes and nerves, causing disfiguring sores and nerve damage. Leprosy has been around since ancient times.
14 wrz 2023 · What Causes Leprosy? Leprosy is caused by a slow-growing type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae).
19 sty 2023 · In general, leprosy affects the skin (in the form of rashes, lesions, and bumps) and the peripheral nerves. Numbness on skin spots, loss of feeling in the hands and feet, and muscle weakness are...
27 sty 2023 · Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Left untreated, the disease may cause progressive and permanent disabilities.
25 paź 2023 · Leprosy is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the nerves of the extremities, the skin, the lining of the nose, and the...
4 wrz 2012 · Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, a microorganism that has a predilection for the skin and nerves. Though nonfatal, leprosy is one of the most common causes of nontraumatic peripheral neuropathy worldwide. The disease has been known to man since time immemorial.
1 sty 2023 · M. leprae, a rod-shaped, slow growing, obligate intracellular bacterium, is the primary cause of leprosy in humans and animals. M. leprae is referred to as an “acid-fast” bacterium due to its chemical properties [1], [4]. Mycolic acid in its cell walls causes it to stain red on a blue background when it is examined under a microscope.
