Leprosy is a fairly common skin infection that can affect both humans and animals. Leprosy has a long course and affects the skin of the face, arms, legs, neck and torso. With this disease, damage to the lymph nodes occurs. The article will discuss basic information about leprosy, including the types of this disease, the causes of its occurrence, clinical manifestations, as well as treatment methods and prognosis.
What is Leprosy and its types? Leprosy is a chronic disease that affects the skin and lymph nodes. It is caused by the microbe Lepra, which is transmitted from person to person by
Lepromatous leprosy is an infectious disease caused by the Hansen bacillus Mycobacterium leprae and is characterized by the formation of lesions on the skin and mucous membranes. Depending on the nature of the tissue changes, several forms of leprosy are distinguished: tuberculoid, Norwegian, as well as lupoid or herpetiform forms.