Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Myths & Realities about Leprosy

Facts
Leprosy – a chronic disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae or Hansen’s bacillus and it mainly affects the skin and the nerves.



Symptoms



  • Pale or red colored non-itching patches on the skin

  • Enlargement of peripheral nerves

  • Localized or generalized thickening or infiltration of skin with or without patches

Myths and Realities


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