The topic Infection due to Mycobacterium Leprae you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Leprosy.

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• Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by a bacillus (rod-shaped) bacterium called Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae). Children are generally affected by this disease more than adults
• Leprosy affects the peripheral nerves, skin, upper respiratory tract, eyes, nose, and nasal mucosa, resulting in skin lesions, deformities, and disfigurement. In this condition, the cooler parts of the body, particularly the eyes, nose, earlobes, hands, feet, and testicles are affected
• Complications associated with Leprosy include disfigurement of body parts (complete erosion of the nose and, loss of fingers and toes due to loss of sensations and repeated trauma) and even blindness
• Antibiotics are used in the treatment of Leprosy. Early diagnosis and treatment is crucial for a better prognosis of the disease. Proper treatment and follow-up will enable the affected individual to lead a normal life
• The only way to prevent Leprosy is to avoid close physical contact with untreated, affected individuals

There are two types of Leprosy namely:

• Tuberculoid Leprosy or Paucibacillary Leprosy: It is a mild form of Leprosy that presents red patches of skin on the trunk or extremities, accompanied by a decrease in ‘light-touch’ sensation in such patches
•  Lepromatous Leprosy or Multibacillary leprosy: This is a more severe form of Leprosy with skin rashes that appear on the elbows, knees, buttocks, face, ears, and wrists

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