Leprosy - Wikipedia Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis [4] [7] Infection can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes [4]
About Hansens Disease (Leprosy) | Hansens Disease (Leprosy . . . Each year, up to 225 people in the U S and 250,000 around the world are diagnosed with Hansen's disease (also known as leprosy) Hansen's disease was once feared as a highly contagious, devastating disease
Leprosy - World Health Organization (WHO) Leprosy, also known as Hansen disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused mainly by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae The disease affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes Apart from the physical deformity, persons affected by leprosy also face stigmatization and discrimination However, leprosy is curable and treatment
Leprosy: Symptoms, Pictures, Types, and Treatment - Healthline Leprosy (or Hansen’s disease) is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection that can cause disfigurement and disability if left untreated Discover the symptoms and see pictures Get the facts
Lepra Leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) are not diseases of the past, they still exists and are still destroying lives Lepra is committed to meeting the needs of people affected by leprosy and and ensuring that they are represented at local and government level
Leprosy (Hansens Disease):Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Leprosy is a disease mainly caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae, which causes damage to the skin and the peripheral nervous system The disease develops slowly (from six months to 40 years) and results in skin lesions and deformities, most often affecting the cooler places on the body (for example, eyes, nose, earlobes, hands, feet, and testicles)
Leprosy - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Leprosy is also referred to as Hansen disease It is a chronic granulomatous infection generally caused by Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis, both of which primarily affects the skin and peripheral nerves