what is leprocy?

Answer 1

It amazes me when someone with a computer in front of them doesn't research an answer to a question like this. It is not like you have to get off your lazy butt to look it up try any search engin and quit being a dork. Unless of course you already looked it up and want to feel superior.

Answer 2

Leprosy is a bacterial infection that attacks the nerves in the body. Because people suffering from this disease have no feeling in their extremities, they often get injured, and have infections that go untreated and start to rot.

here is what wikipedia says
Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Hansen's bacillus (the Mycobacterium leprae bacterium). Leprosy can eventually cause a variety of skin problems, loss of feeling, and paralysis of the hands and feet.[1]
Gerhard Henrick Armauer Hansen (July 29, 1841 - February 12, 1912)
Gerhard Henrick Armauer Hansen (July 29, 1841 - February 12, 1912)

Although leprosy had been known to affect people for centuries, Gerhard Hansen, a Norwegian physician is widely recognized as the person who first identified the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae as the cause of the disease.[2] Hansen concluded on the basis of epidemiological studies that leprosy had a single specific cause.[2] Between 1870 and 1871, Hansen travelled to Bonn and Vienna to gain the training necessary for him to prove his hypothesis.[2] In 1873, he published the discovery of rod-shaped bodies (Mycobacterium leprae) in tissue samples from patients with leprosy and asserted that they were the disease agents. At the time, the disease was thought to be inherited and his result did not quickly gain acceptance.[2]

In 1879, Hansen gave tissue samples to Albert Neisser who successfully stained the bacteria and announced his findings in 1880, claiming to have discovered the disease-causing organism.[2] There was some conflict between Neisser and Hansen, Hansen as discoverer of the bacillus and Neisser as identifier of it as the etiological agent.[2]

There are still a few leper colonies around the world, in countries such as India, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Western humanitarian and church organizations regularly send relief supplies, including handmade "leper bandages"; bandages knitted or crocheted out of cotton, for greater breathability and durability than traditional gauze. The bandages can also be washed, sterilized and reused, making them more cost-effective as well.

Answer 3

Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Hansen's bacillus (the Mycobacterium leprae bacterium). Leprosy can eventually cause a variety of skin problems, loss of feeling, and paralysis of the hands and feet.[1]
Gerhard Henrick Armauer Hansen (July 29, 1841 - February 12, 1912)
Gerhard Henrick Armauer Hansen (July 29, 1841 - February 12, 1912)

Although leprosy had been known to affect people for centuries, Gerhard Hansen, a Norwegian physician is widely recognized as the person who first identified the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae as the cause of the disease.[2] Hansen concluded on the basis of epidemiological studies that leprosy had a single specific cause.[2] Between 1870 and 1871, Hansen travelled to Bonn and Vienna to gain the training necessary for him to prove his hypothesis.[2] In 1873, he published the discovery of rod-shaped bodies (Mycobacterium leprae) in tissue samples from patients with leprosy and asserted that they were the disease agents. At the time, the disease was thought to be inherited and his result did not quickly gain acceptance.[2]

In 1879, Hansen gave tissue samples to Albert Neisser who successfully stained the bacteria and announced his findings in 1880, claiming to have discovered the disease-causing organism.[2] There was some conflict between Neisser and Hansen, Hansen as discoverer of the bacillus and Neisser as identifier of it as the etiological agent.[2]

There are still a few leper colonies around the world, in countries such as India, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Western humanitarian and church organizations regularly send relief supplies, including handmade "leper bandages"; bandages knitted or crocheted out of cotton, for greater breathability and durability than traditional gauze. The bandages can also be washed, sterilized and reused, making them more cost-effective as well.

In 2001, government-run leper colonies in Japan came under judicial scrutiny, leading to the determination that the Japanese government had mistreated the patients, and the District Court ordered Japan to pay compensation to former patients.[3] In 2002, a formal inquiry into these colonies was set up, and in March of 2005 the policy was strongly denounced. "Japan's policy of absolute quarantine... did not have any scientific grounds."[4] The inquiry denounced not only the government and the doctors which are involved with the policy but also the court which repeatedly ruled in the favour of the government when the policy was challenged, as well as the media, which failed to report the plight of the victims. There are about 7000 records of forced abortion and sterilisation. In some instances, it was reported that babies were suffocated after birth.
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Answer 4

leprocy is a bacterial disease cause by lepro baccile and one the person is affected with leprosy he will lose all his eyebrows, he will lose sensation on the body and he will have a moon face and he will lose his fingers one by one and look horrible. The primary stage is nothing but a white spot which has lost sensation . Nowadays one need not worry about leprosy if diagnosed early there are medicines that will ensure you full health without any disfiguration whole through out your life.

Answer 5

A chronic bacterial disease affecting mainly skin and nerves. If untreated, there can be progressive and permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs and eyes.

Answer 6

leprosy is a bacterial disease caused by a bacterium called leprae bacterium. it is a skin disease. many buds like appearance cn b seen in an infected person by leprosy. d person loses his/her sensation in dat portion or it cn even take dat person in d situation of paralysis.

Answer 7

bactrial infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae

Answer 8

Mr. Burns from the Simpsons. He's one old leprechaun, and he eats Lucky Charms.

Answer 9

May the Lord hear your prayers and answer them in accordance with the Father's will, and in the mighty name of Jesus -- Amen.

Answer 10

leprocy is defined as a disease caused by the leprocy bacteria.it is commmon disease for the beggars