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Leprosy
Bacterial Disease
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Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Infection can lead to damage of the nerves, respiratory tract, skin, and eyes.
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Condition Classinfectious, bacterial, chronic 1 Causative AgentMycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. Leprosy (Wikipedia)
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Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis.
1. Leprosy (Wikipedia)
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Specialty: infectious, bacterial, chronic
1. Leprosy (Wikipedia)
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Causes/Causative Agent: Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis
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