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What is the bacterium that causes leprosy?
Which of the following is NOT affected by leprosy?
What is the characteristic of the skin lesion in leprosy?
What is the result of cell-mediated immunity in leprosy?
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What type of inflammation is seen in leprosy?
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Study Notes
Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)
- Chronic infectious disease caused by slow-growing bacteria Mycobacterium leprae.
- Affects multiple body parts, including:
- Skin
- Peripheral nerves
- Mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract
- Eyes
- Can occur at any age, from early infancy to very old age.
Symptoms
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Skin lesions:
- Blotchy
- Indurated (hardened)
- Red
- Anesthesia
- Hypopigmented center
- Muscle weakness
Diagnosis and Pathogenesis
- Lepromin test: positive
- Cell-mediated immunity: kills the organism, but damages nerves
- Perivascular/perineural granulomatous inflammation: a characteristic feature of the disease
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, including its causes, symptoms, and effects on the body. Learn about the bacterial infection and its impact on skin, nerves, and eyes.
