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Where can leprosy infection occur in the body?

Heart, blood vessels, and bones

Lungs, liver, and kidneys

Stomach, intestines, and bladder

Nerves, skin, eyes, and nasal mucosa (correct)

Which bacteria causes leprosy?

Mycobacterium leprosy

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Mycobacterium lepray (correct)

Mycobacterium leprosae

What is the incubation period of leprosy?

A few days

A few weeks

Several years to decades

Several months to years (correct)

Which type of leprosy is characterized by 1 to 5 skin lesions without the presence of bacilli in a skin smear?

Paucibacillary (tuberculoid) leprosy (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leprosy is characterized by more than five skin lesions or nerve involvement?

Multibacillary (lepromatous) leprosy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the learning outcomes related to leprosy?

<ol> <li>Introduce of Leprosy 2. Identify mode of transmission 3. List out signs and symptoms of Leprosy 4. Describe treatment of Leprosy 5. Describe preventive measures of Introduce of Leprosy</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is leprosy?

Leprosy is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium lepray. It can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose (nasal mucosa). Signup and view all the answers

What is the other name for leprosy?

Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of leprosy?

The two types of leprosy are 1. Paucibacillary (tuberculoid) leprosy 2. Multibacillary (lepromatous) leprosy Signup and view all the answers

What is paucibacillary (tuberculoid) leprosy?

Paucibacillary (tuberculoid) leprosy is a case of leprosy with 1 to 5 skin lesions, without demonstrated presence of bacilli in a skin smear. Signup and view all the answers

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Introduction to Leprosy

Leprosy is an infection caused by the slow-growing bacteria Mycobacterium leprae.
It can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose (nasal mucosa).
Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease.
It can occur at all ages, ranging from early childhood to old age.

Incubation Period and Treatment

The incubation period of leprosy can last several months or even years.
Early treatment can prevent disability.

Types of Leprosy

There are two types of leprosy:

Paucibacillary (Tuberculoid) Leprosy
- Characterized by 1 to 5 skin lesions, without demonstrated presence of bacilli in a skin smear.
Multibacillary (Lepromatous) Leprosy
- Characterized by more than five skin lesions or nerve involvement.

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Test your knowledge on leprosy with this quiz! Learn about the introduction, transmission, signs and symptoms, treatment, and preventive measures of this infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium lepray.