- About Hansens Disease (Leprosy) - CDC
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 - 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]
- Leprosy (Hansen disease) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, an acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus The disease mainly affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes Leprosy is curable and treatment in the early stages can prevent disability
- 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
- Leprosy: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is a bacterial infection that can damage your nerves, muscles, eyes, skin and respiratory tract It can cause permanent paralysis, blindness, and damage to your hands, feet and face There’s no need to isolate from others as it doesn’t spread easily It’s curable with antibiotics Contents What Is Leprosy?
- Leprosy (Hansens disease): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment Curable
Leprosy, also called Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease that primarily affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, and the eyes
- 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
- Leprosy (Hansens disease): Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Hansen’s disease, once known as leprosy, is a bacterial infection that affects the nervous system, skin, nose, and eyes It is curable with antibiotics But without early treatment, it can
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