what is disease of leprosy?
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A chronic, curable infectious disease mainly causing skin lesions and nerve damage.
Leprosy is caused by infection with the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It mainly affects the skin, eyes, nose and peripheral nerves.
•Very rare
Fewer than 100 thousand cases per year (India)
•Treatable by a medical professional
•Spreads by airborne droplets
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging often required
•Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
•HOW IT SPREADS
By airborne respiratory droplets (coughs or sneezes).
And as it a rare disease so the person suffering from it should concern without wasting any time.
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Dr gerhard henrik armauer hansen in 1873