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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 …
Leprosy (Hansen's Disease): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Leprosy (also called Hansen’s disease) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae (my-co-bak-TEER-ee-um LEP-pray). It can affect your eyes, skin, …
Leprosy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
2023年9月14日 · Leprosy is an infectious disease that causes severe, disfiguring skin sores and nerve damage in the arms, legs, and areas around your body.
Leprosy: Symptoms, Pictures, Types, and Treatment - Healthline
2023年10月25日 · 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.
About Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) - CDC
2024年4月11日 · Hansen's disease is caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis. The disease can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and …
Leprosy - World Health Organization (WHO)
2025年1月24日 · Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Left …
Clinical Overview of Hansen's Disease (Leprosy)
2024年5月8日 · PB Hansen's disease is characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented skin macules that exhibit loss of sensation. This is due to infection of the peripheral nerves …
Leprosy (Hansen's Disease):Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment - MedicineNet
2025年1月15日 · 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 …
Signs and Symptoms of Hansen's Disease - CDC
2024年4月11日 · Hansen's disease (also known as leprosy) is caused by slow growing bacteria. Symptoms mainly affect the skin, nerves, and lining of the nose. Loss of sensation in affected …
Definition, Transmission, Treatment, & History - Britannica
2024年12月17日 · leprosy, chronic infectious disease that affects the skin, the peripheral nerves (nerves outside the brain and spinal cord), and the mucous membranes of the nose, throat, …