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- Leprosy (Hansen's Disease): Causes, Symptoms & TreatmentLeprosy (also called Hansen’s disease) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae (my-co-bak-TEER-ee-um LEP-pray). It can affect your eyes, skin, mucous membranes and nerves, causing disfiguring sores and nerve damage. Leprosy has been around since ancient times.
- What is Hansen’s Disease? | Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) | CDCHansen’s disease (also known as leprosy) is an infection caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. These bacteria grow very slowly and it may take up to 20 years to develop signs of the infection. The disease can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose (nasal mucosa).
- Leprosy - Infectious Diseases - MSD Manual Professional EditionLeprosy is a chronic infection usually caused by the acid-fast bacilli Mycobacterium leprae or the closely related organism M. lepromatosis. M. leprae was the only known cause of leprosy until 2008, when a second species, M. lepromatosis was identified in Mexico. Together, these two organisms are called M. leprae complex.
- About Leprosy - American Leprosy MissionsAbout Leprosy. Every TWO MINUTES someone is diagnosed with leprosy. It causes nerve damage and muscle weakness that can lead to deformities, crippling, blindness and isolation. Many Americans think leprosy no longer exists, but it still occurs in more than 100 COUNTRIES worldwide.
- Leprosy (Hansen disease) - World Health Organization (WHO)Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. The disease affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes. Leprosy is known to occur at all ages ranging from early childhood to old age.
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