OVERVIEW: Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Infection can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes. This nerve damage may result in a lack of ability to feel pain, which can lead to the loss of parts of a person's extremities from repeated injuries or infection due to unnoticed wounds.
CAUSES:
- Transmission during close contact with infected
- Infection with HIV
- Conditions that reduce immune function
- Genetic factors
SYMPTOMS:
- Muscle weakness
- Numbness in the hands, arms, feet, and legs
- Skin lesions
TREATMENT: Leprosy was once believed to be highly contagious and was treated with mercury, as was syphilis, Many early cases thought to be leprosy could actually have been syphilis. Here we provide some products without any side
effects helpful for all initial symptoms.
Leprosy Treatment Products