Scars or disfiguring of skin, damages to the nerves located
in the arms and legs, skin lumps. This infections Is caused by the production
and multiplication of Mycobacterium Leprae or bacillus. It may take upto 20
years to show all the symptoms. The body pats which effects this infection are
mainly the skin, Upper respiratory tract and also the vision. Reduction of
blinking is the symptom that shows the infection in eyes. This will slowly
leads to permanent blindness.
Leprosy can be transmitted to others through the droplets
from mouth, nose during close contact. Leprosy is completely curable through
medical treatment. But if it is untreated then it can cause permanent damage to
skin, eyes, legs and hands.
Some of the common symptoms of Leprosy;
1) Weakness in muscle
2) Loss feelings in arms and legs
3) Discoloration of skin
The effects of Leprosy
1) Blindness
2) Changes in face figure
3) Infertility and erectile problems in men
4) Can lead to failure of kidney
5) Permanent nerve damage
Treatment available for leprosy
Leprosy is completely curable. World Health organization provides
free treatment for all with Leprosy. Proper antibiotics are given according to
the type of Leprosy. Antibiotics should be taken long term if needed.