Leprosy

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Leprosy or Hansen's disease, named after physician Gerhard Armauer Hansen, is a chronic disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Leprosy is primarily a granulomatous disease of the peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract; skin lesions are the primary external sign. Left untreated, leprosy can be progressive, causing permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs and eyes. Contrary to myth, leprosy does not cause body parts to fall off, although they can become numb and/or diseased as a result of the disease.

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  • Leprosy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Leprosy or Hansen's disease (HD), named after physician Gerhard Armauer Hansen, is a chronic disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae and ... en.wikipedia.org

  • WHO | Leprosy Today

    Resources and information from the World Health Organization on this disease and the global strategy to eliminate it. www.who.int

  • WHO | Leprosy

    Leprosy is a chronic disease caused by a bacillus, Mycobacterium leprae. Official figures show that more than 213 000 people mainly in Asia and Africa are ... www.who.int

  • Leprosy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Dec 18, 2009 ... Leprosy is an infectious disease that has been known since biblical times. It is characterized by disfiguring skin sores, nerve damage, ... www.nlm.nih.gov