Dimorphic leprosy

Leprosy dimorphous is a fungal disease caused by two types of mycobacteria: Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium dimorphicum. The designation dimorphism is used to describe the differences in size and shape of these bacteria.

Leprosy disease is not just your run-of-the-mill skin disease; This is a serious and widespread disease associated with parasitic microorganisms that can affect human skin, mucous membranes, eyes, bones, joints and nerve tissues. When an infected person passes the bacteria to another person through touching, inhaling contaminated dust, or depositing an object, the infection can spread within a group of people. The disease can damage nerves, causing loss of function in the limbs, body, or face.