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How do you catch leprosy?
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Leprosy(also known as Hansen disease) is caused by a rod shaped bacterium called Mycobacterium leprae. It is relative to the bacterium that causes tuberculosis
It is not clear how it is transmitted. It is believed it comes from inhaling the bacteria from dust. But for people living in the same house and in close contact, there's only 5% chance to be transmitted. It is favored by zones with unhygienic conditions and malnutrition.
It is not clear how it is transmitted. It is believed it comes from inhaling the bacteria from dust. But for people living in the same house and in close contact, there's only 5% chance to be transmitted. It is favored by zones with unhygienic conditions and malnutrition.
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Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine(ed. 2002)
http://www.amazon.com/Gale-Encyclopedia-Medicine-Set/dp/1414403682/ref=sr_1...
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine(ed. 2002)
http://www.amazon.com/Gale-Encyclopedia-Medicine-Set/dp/1414403682/ref=sr_1...
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