What are the different types of leprosy?

Oct 29, 2015 ... Abstract. Nine-banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus) are naturally infected with Mycobacterium leprae and have been implicated in zoonotic ... Leprosy is a mildly infectious disease. It is spread by a bacteria called M.leprae and most people are not at risk of developing leprosy if they are exposed to ... Apr 23, 2024 ... Leprosy is now considered to be a rare disease in Australia; however, eradication of the disease has not been achieved. Apr 27, 2011 ... A genetic study published today in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that US armadillos and human patients share what seems to be a unique strain of ... Nov 30, 2021 ... When looking back at disease control efforts before the availability of effective antimicrobial treatment, it is easy to understand why Hansen's ... Nov 26, 2021 ... Abstract. Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is an age-old chronic granulomatous infection characterized by prominent cutaneous and ... Leprosy, also called Hansen disease, is a disorder known since ancient times. It is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae and is contagious, ... Apr 11, 2025 ... Leprosy is an infection of the skin and nerves caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae . It is rare in Australia and can be easily treated ... Aug 6, 2023 ... A team of doctors have identified an uptick in cases across the country, and 80% of them are coming from the state of Florida alone. Mar 14, 2024 ... Research shows that prolonged in-person contact via respiratory droplets is the primary mode of transmission, rather than through normal, ...