How can research on other mycobacterial diseases inform our understanding of leprosy?

SIHRLC, Karigiri provides free treatment to leprosy patients when admitted for surgical, medical and eye problems related to leprosy. The OPD attracts a large ... Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. ... Infection can lead ... The first mention of leprosy in the Bible can be found in the Book of Leviticus, believed to date back to 532-332 BC in the Old Testament. Jan 23, 2025 ... Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium 'Mycobacterium leprae'. The disease can affect the skin, eyes, mucous membranes and ... Leprosy is not a disease of the past. It's a midly infectious disease and a cure is available. Leprosy is most common in places of poverty. Oct 16, 2023 ... Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, attacks the skin and nerves and is most commonly caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy, or Hansen disease, is a disease of the skin and nerves. In advanced cases, the disease disfigures the body, or ruins its normal appearance. Nov 26, 2021 ... Abstract. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is an age-old chronic granulomatous infection characterized by prominent cutaneous and ... A leper colony is a place removed from the general public, often on an island, that allows for isolation of leprosy patients. In the past, it was a restrictive ... Leprosy is an age-old disease which can be considered the emblem of social inequalities and historical power of social stigma.