A chronic, mildly contagious granulomatous disease of tropical and subtropical regions, caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae, characterized by ulcers of the skin, bone, and viscera and leading to loss of sensation, paralysis, gangrene, and deformation
Is what it is.
2006-07-08 09:52:46 · 5 answers · asked by Writer 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Also called Hansen's Disease. Once upon a time there were a group of individuals on an island in Hawaii with this disease.
Just like it's relative Tuberculosis, this bacteria still exists and infects individuals in third world countries.
2006-07-08 10:17:59 · answer #1 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is often carried but armadillos , and people that deal with them from time to time end up with it . Also in some parts of the world there still are people dying from it.
2006-07-08 09:57:42 · answer #2 · answered by Scott c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where? In some parts of the world it still exists.
2006-07-08 09:56:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it effects the nerves,but there are much better treatments know
to prevent the injuries from getting infected.
2006-07-08 09:59:52 · answer #4 · answered by always a friend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes in third world countries like africa etc.
2006-07-08 10:51:14 · answer #5 · answered by rea4154 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋