Leprosy, also known as leprosy, is a chronic infectious disease caused by specific bacteria. Olga Ulankina, Candidate of Medical Sciences, medical expert at the Hemotest laboratory, spoke about this.
These bacteria penetrate the skin and mucous membranes, where they begin to multiply, Izvestia writes.
The main signs of leprosy are the appearance of spots on the skin, which over time become flaky, bumpy and ulcerated. Facial hair falls out, including eyelashes, eyebrows, mustache and beard. The nose is subject to deformation, and the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx suffers, which leads to a change in the voice.
Leprosy is transmitted through contact with an infected person, but infection requires a long period of interaction. The diagnosis of leprosy can be made through laboratory tests, such as examining samples of the skin or nasal mucosa.
Antibiotics are used to treat leprosy, making the patient non-infectious within a few days. However, treatment can be lengthy and involve plastic surgery to correct defects on the face and body. After complete recovery, a person should continue to be monitored by doctors, as there is a risk of relapse of the disease.
Source: Rosbalt
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