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Leprosy

Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Infection can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes. This nerve damage may result in the loss of nociception, which can lead to the loss of parts of a person's extremities from repeated…

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Causes
Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis
Frequency
200,000 annually
Medication
Rifampicin, dapsone, clofazimine
Named after
Gerhard Armauer Hansen
Other names
Hansen's disease (HD)
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛprəsi/

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Leprosy

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Leprosy

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related to In media · 52
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related to Notable cases · 36
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related to Discovery and scientific progress · 33
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related to 19th century · 28
Leprosy → Boeck, British India, Carl Wilhelm Boeck, Christian, Colonialist, Daniel Cornelius Danielssen, Danielssen, Dr, Early, English, Europe, European, Global South, Henry Vandyke Carter, In, JJ Hjort, National Leprosy Research, Norway, Norwegian, Protestant
related to Immunology · 25
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related to 20th and 21st century · 21
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related to Epidemiology · 21
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related to Historical texts · 20
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related to Middle Ages · 20
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has treatment · 19
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LeprosyCausesMycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis1.00infobox
LeprosyFrequency200,000 annually1.00infobox
LeprosyMedicationRifampicin, dapsone, clofazimine1.00infobox
LeprosyNamed afterGerhard Armauer Hansen1.00infobox
LeprosyOther namesHansen's disease (HD)1.00infobox
LeprosyPronunciation/ˈlɛprəsi/1.00infobox
LeprosyRisk factorsClose contact with a case of leprosy, living in poverty1.00infobox
LeprosySpecialtyInfectious diseases1.00infobox
LeprosySymptomsSkin lesions, neuropathy, muscle weakness, partial paralysis, blindness, decreased ability to feel pain1.00infobox
LeprosyTreatmentMultidrug therapy1.00infobox
Leprosyis adevelopment of pale or pink-coloured patches of skin that may be insensitive to temperature or pain0.90text
Leprosyis adisease transmitted by dogs0.90text
Leprosyis amemoir by Jose P0.90text

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