Leprosy stick

The leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae) is a bacterium that causes leprosy (leprosy), a disease of the skin and mucous membranes. The leprosy bacterium is a rod-shaped bacterium that measures between 1 and 8 micrometers and does not have flagella. It is not stained with conventional dyes and can only be detected using special microscopy methods.
The leprosy bacillus is highly resistant to the environment and can survive for several months in dry conditions and up to several years in water. It can also be transmitted through contact with infected animals or humans.
Treatment for leprosy includes antibiotics such as rifampicin and clindamycin, as well as other drugs such as isoniazid and pyrazinamide. However, despite treatment, leprosy can cause permanent damage to the skin and internal organs.
Prevention of leprosy involves vaccination against the leprosy bacillus. Vaccination is carried out in countries with a high prevalence of leprosy, such as India, China, Africa and South America. The vaccine contains killed or weakened leprosy bacteria and is administered intramuscularly.
Overall, the leprosy bacillus is a serious health threat and requires a serious approach to treatment and prevention.

Leprosy bacillus, or also Hans' bacillus or Leprosy bacillus, is a group of varieties of infectious microorganisms belonging to the order Actinobacteria. Their peculiarity is that they are causative agents of infectious and chronic diseases that affect the skin and soft tissues. This infectious agent has been known since ancient times. It was first described and designated as the "freshwater stick" in 1874, and was then used for many decades for a variety of experimental purposes. Thus, over time, all variants of its microorganisms were identified.

Mycobacteria Leprosy have many properties: 1. Non-motile, but mobile. 2. Grow well on regular media. 3. They are “sulfuric” acid formers. 3. They have a polysaccharide outer layer with a capsid shell. 4. Synthesize about 50 amino acids. 5. Resistant to many adverse factors.