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]This nerve damage may result in a lack of ability to feel pain, which can lead to the loss of parts of a person's extremities from repeated injuries or …

What it is. Hansen's disease is caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis.The disease can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose. In some cases, body parts may lose their sense of touch and pain, increasing the likelihood of injuries such as cuts and burn.

2025年1月24日 · 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. Apart from the physical deformity, persons affected by leprosy also face stigmatization and discrimination. However, …

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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. Get the facts ...

La lepra es una enfermedad infecciosa crónica causada por la bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Afecta principalmente a la piel y los nervios periféricos. Si no se trata, puede causar discapacidad progresiva y permanente.

La lepra tiene dos formas comunes: la tuberculoide y la lepromatosa. Ambas formas ocasionan úlceras en la piel. Sin embargo, la forma lepromatosa es más grave. Esta produce grandes protuberancias e hinchazones . La lepra es común en muchos países del mundo incluyendo la India, Brazil e Indonesia.

2023年9月15日 · Introduction. Leprosy is also referred to as Hansen disease. It is a chronic granulomatous infection generally caused by Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis, both of which primarily affects the skin and peripheral nerves. "Mycobacterium leprae complex" comprises M. leprae and M. lepromatosis. Though both mycobacteria are …

Mycobacterium leprae (also known as the leprosy bacillus or Hansen's bacillus) is one [a] of the two species of bacteria that cause Hansen's disease (leprosy), [1] a chronic but curable infectious disease that damages the peripheral nerves and targets the skin, eyes, nose, and muscles. [2]It is an acid-fast, Gram-positive, rod shaped bacterium and an obligate intracellular parasite, which ...

Lepra (sau boala Hansen) este o boală infecțioasă gravă cunoscută din antichitate, provocată de Mycobacterium leprae sau Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Principalele forme ale bolii se bazează pe numărul de bacterii prezente: paucibacilare și multibacilare. [2]