Leprosy

If the facial nerve is affected a. Swelling and thickening of limbs especially ankles and.

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Leprosy also called Hansen disease is a disorder known since ancient times.

. The feet can then be damaged by untended wounds and infection. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by a bacillus Mycobacterium leprae. M leprae multiplies slowly and the incubation period of the disease on average is 5.

When leprosy attacks nerves in the legs it interrupts communication of sensation in the feet. Leprosy is a disease that causes severe scarring skin sores and nerve damage in the limbs. Tuberculoid leprosy is also.

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. Someone with this type of leprosy usually has mild symptoms developing only a few sores. Lepromatous LL leprosy is the multibacillary form defined by.

It is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and is contagious which means that it can be passed. With your help we sent 25000 to Cebu Skin Clinic in. It can affect the nerves skin eyes and.

Home to our partner Cebu Skin Clinic. Specific symptoms and treatment depend on the type of leprosy. 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.

This is because of a good immune response. Leprosy is defined by the number and type of skin sores you have. Leprosy disease has affected people on every continent.

Hansens Disease Leprosy Hansens disease also known as leprosy is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy is actually not that infectious. On December 16 2021 super-typhoon Rai struck the Philippines eastern islands including Cebu.

Early symptoms of nasal stuffiness discharge and bleeding.

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