2006-06-19 02:20:12 · 5 answers · asked by iamsmart_2287 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease which attacks the skin, peripheral nerves and mucous membranes (eyes, respiratory tract). Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease because the bacillus which causes it was discovered by G.A. Hansen in 1873. It is most common in warm, wet areas in the tropics and subtropics. (http://www.tesarta.com/www/resources/library/leprosy.html)
I think the bacteria can be eradicated however it leaves enough damage to cause a chronic condition. What do I know? Check the references below.
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2006-06-19 02:22:37 · answer #1 · answered by Edward 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leprosy is a bacterial disease. You contract it by coming into contact with the bacteria.
It can be treated by antibiotics but it takes a long time because the bacteria grow so slowly.
It is like tuberculosis. You have to take the treatment for about 6 months.
2006-06-19 02:23:59 · answer #2 · answered by hurricane camille 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has been vaccine developed against certain strains of HPV for women only but I don't think it will help once HPV has been contracted. Some people are carriers and don't experience any symptoms ever. There are about 200 strains of HPV of which only a small amount (4 or 5 i think) cause genital warts. Often the original infection results in warts if it is one of the strains that cause them but usually they don't return once treated and the virus often becomes dormant and only resurfaces in the form of a small dry patch of red skin in the genital area, this is called viral shedding and is the virus trying to replicate and spread. You are at your most infectous when either warts or viral shedding is present. Some doctors believe you can develop immunity and your body learns to identify the virus and destroys it when it is detected in your blood stream. It mostly survives in skin closest to the surface where there is no blood flow so is not a guarantee. The warts causing strains are not linked to cancer however so thats one good thing but if you have one strain it is likely that you have others. It is everywhere so be careful and if you girlfriend has it then you probably do too. It can take two years to show itself and is transmitted by skin to skin contact. Regular PAPs are essential in preventing cancer for your girlfriend and can be transmitted even if no visible syptoms
2016-05-20 02:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's contracted by coming into contact with someone that has it... it's completely curable yes but it takes a few months... it's not a very common problem any more...
2006-06-19 02:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by JeNe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can never treat it
sorry ure luck sucks man
2006-06-19 02:25:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋