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Where can leprosy infection occur in the body?
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?
Which bacteria causes leprosy?
- Mycobacterium leprosy
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Mycobacterium lepray (correct)
- Mycobacterium leprosae
What is the incubation period of leprosy?
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?
Which type of leprosy is characterized by 1 to 5 skin lesions without the presence of bacilli in a skin smear?
Which type of leprosy is characterized by more than five skin lesions or nerve involvement?
Which type of leprosy is characterized by more than five skin lesions or nerve involvement?
What are the learning outcomes related to leprosy?
What are the learning outcomes related to leprosy?
What is leprosy?
What is leprosy?
What is the other name for leprosy?
What is the other name for leprosy?
What are the two types of leprosy?
What are the two types of leprosy?
What is paucibacillary (tuberculoid) leprosy?
What is paucibacillary (tuberculoid) leprosy?
Flashcards
Leprosy bacteria
Leprosy bacteria
Mycobacterium leprae is a bacterium that causes leprosy.
Leprosy body parts
Leprosy body parts
Leprosy can affect nerves, skin, eyes, and nasal passages.
Paucibacillary Leprosy
Paucibacillary Leprosy
A type of leprosy, with 1-5 skin lesions; no bacilli seen in skin tests.
Multibacillary Leprosy
Multibacillary Leprosy
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Incubation period (leprosy)
Incubation period (leprosy)
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Hansen's disease
Hansen's disease
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Two leprosy types
Two leprosy types
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Leprosy definition
Leprosy definition
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Leprosy symptoms
Leprosy symptoms
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Leprosy Treatment
Leprosy Treatment
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Study Notes
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
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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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