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Leprosy
A contagious disease that affects the skin, mucus membranes, and nerves, causing discoloration and lumps on the skin and, in severe cases, disfigurement and deformities.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Does leprosy spread by kiss and sex?
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Are there still cases of leprosy in the states?
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For centuries children and adults did OK treating leprosy with home remedies. why can't I?
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Is leprosy a fatal disease?
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How dangerous is touching leprosy patients?
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How do people get sick with leprosy? Are you born with it, is it air born, is it like a germ?
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I was a patient of leprosy and after taking the treatment i am cured but it cause some damages can that be cured?
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Can a nasal (oxymetazoline) smear be tested for leprosy?
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How does chaulmoogra oil work on treating patients with leprosy?
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Questions about leprosy=why are there colonies in India? is it contagious?
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What is the possibility of getting leprosy infection in India where you can see numerous leprosy beggars on streets?
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Diseases are becoming more and more resistant to antibiotics and I was wondering if leprosy is also resistant to antibiotics?
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I need to know if there is any vaccine for leprosy?
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Could plastic surgery cure leprosy?
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Why do people with leprosy get deformed bones?
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Can you tell me how to visit a leprosy colony without fear of being infected?
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Can nose bleeds be a symptom of leprosy?
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i have skin rashes in the hand.my grand pa was a leprosy patient.is it a herditery?
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What are the symptoms of hansen disease?
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