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How is the leprosy bacillus transmitted from person to person?
It is still not very clear how the leprosy bacillus is transmitted from person to person?
What is the cause of Leprosy?
Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae
Why do you have leprosy?
I do not have leprosy.
Is Leprosy a Pandemic or an Epidemic?
Leprosy itself is just a disease. It is a contagious disease that can spread if not treated and controlled.
How does the body react to leprosy?
Some people are genetically resistant to leprosy, probably and no matter what, they do not get leprosy. Other with tuberculous type of leprosy have high resistance to leprosy. Those with lepromatous type of leprosy have least resistance to leprosy germs. The intermediate leprosy type have intermediate resistance to leprosy germs. Body reacts to leprosy by trying to kill the leprosy causing germs. There is an inflammatory response.
Is leprosy in people the same as leprosy in houses?
no
Is leprosy a epidemic or pandemic?
leprosy is a pandemic disease
What is a slogan on leprosy?
LEPROSY "worse than acne)
Can you catch leprosy from a cockroach?
No you can not catch leprosy by a cockroach.
Is leprosy bacillus the microbe for leprosy?
No, it is called Mycobacterium leprae!http://www.medicinenet.com/leprosy/page2.htm#causes
What is leprosy nickname?
Another name for leprosy is Hansen's disease.
Can leprosy effect your skin?
yes. leprosy does effect your skin
